Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches

A killer breakfast sandwich with crispy bacon, egg, and cheese wrapped up in foil from a corner deli (or bodega if you’re in New York) can be a saving grace when contemplating whether to actually get out of bed and face the day. The same goes for these make-ahead egg sandwiches.

Perfect for reheating on busy (or lazy) mornings, most of the work for this freezer breakfast sandwich recipe happens in the oven, starting with sweet frizzled onions and custardy, quiche-like eggs that get their lift from a generous splash of heavy cream. The all-important slice of cheese comes in the form of melty American (or cheddar cheese, if you must). And a Calabrian chile-mayo replaces plain hot sauce with a creamy kick.

For the exterior, skip fiddly croissants, bulky sourdough, and chewy bagels. Stick with tried-and-true toasted English muffins, broiled en masse so you don’t have to keep reloading your toaster.

If you want to switch it up, there are lots of egg and cheese sandwiches to consider including ones stacked with buttery scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage patties, grilled cheese topped with a fried egg, and egg toast with feta and chives.