Ever wondered how to make those perfectly round Egg Patties for breakfast sandwiches that Dunkin’ Donuts or McDonald’s serve? This is the way to make Baked Egg Patties for sandwiches, that are freezable and Restaurant quality!
I’m totally loving this way of making eggs for sandwiches! The eggs turn out moist and this English muffin tin gives you a batch-full! Fast-food chains obviously use commercial equipment in preparing their foods but with this tin, you can achieve those restaurant-style egg patties, that I’ve been wanting to recreate! It’s the perfect way to make a batch of eggs, all at one time shaped like an egg patty. They turn out super moist from the water and can easily be made ahead for freezer-friendly breakfast sandwiches! After trying this cooking method, you may just not want to fry eggs anymore, it’s really that easy!
Check out my English Muffin Breakfast sandwiches like McDonald’s Using these Eggs:
How to make Egg Patties:
Egg Patties for Sandwiches or Freezing
Equipment
- English Muffin Tin
Ingredients
Egg Patties:
- 6 eggs
- 2 tbsp water (for each tin)
- cooking spray
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
How to make eggs for breakfast sandwiches:
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray an English muffin tin with cooking spray. Then add 2 tbsp of water to each muffin mold.- Crack the eggs into each mold and break the yolk. Season with salt and pepper and bake for 8 minutes.
- Once eggs are baked run a spatula under each egg and remove. Eggs should pop right out.
- Use egg patties in bagels, croissants, english muffins or biscuits!
Notes
- Wrap the Sandwich in a paper towel and microwave on defrost mode for 1 minute and 30 seconds, flipping once in between.
- Turn the sandwich over, again, and microwave on HIGH for 55 seconds or until hot. Add an additional 10 seconds if needed. Let the sandwich sit for 1 minute.
Nutrition per serving
Q&A
How to reheat egg patties?
Once the egg patties have been baked, they can be cooled and then stored frozen or refrigerated. To reheat thawed egg patties; microwave them covered for 30 seconds or until hot.
If reheating them from frozen: Defrost first, then microwave covered until hot.
Ingredients Needed:
- eggs
- water
- cooking spray
- salt & pepper
How to microwave a frozen breakfast sandwich?
There are two ways to prepare freezer breakfast sandwiches, the oven or microwave.
For Microwave cooking instructions:
- Wrap the Sandwich in a paper towel and microwave on defrost mode for 1 minute and 30 seconds, flipping once in between.
- Turn the sandwich over, again, and microwave on HIGH for 55 seconds or until hot. Add an additional 10 seconds if needed. Let the sandwich sit for 1 minute.
Note: Ceramic Plastic wrap is safe to microwave so the sandwiches can be heated in plastic wrap instead of paper towels. However, aluminum foil is NOT to be used in the microwave at any time!
How to bake a frozen breakfast sandwich?
For Oven Cooking Instructions:
- Thaw the sandwich completely and place the split open onto aluminum foil. Wrap and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until hot.
- Note: To thaw quickly place into the microwave on defrost mode for 1 minute and 30 seconds, flipping once in-between.
How to microwave a thawed breakfast sandwich?
To microwave thawed sandwiches:
- Wrap the sandwich in a paper towel and microwave over HIGH for 55 seconds, flipping once in between. Let the sandwich sit for 1 minute.
What breakfast sandwiches can be made from these egg patties?
Croissants, English muffin breakfast sandwiches, bagels or homemade biscuits are all breads that can be used for these breakfast egg patties.
Tips
- Use in English muffins, bagels, croissants, or homemade biscuits!
- Layer with cooked bacon, ham, or cheese!
- Thaw overnight for quicker heating later.
- Sprinkle some diced peppers or bacon bits on the eggs before baking for extra flavor!
