MAKE-AHEAD SPINACH AND MUSHROOM BREAKFAST SANDWICHES

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Make-Ahead Spinach and Mushroom Breakfast Sandwiches image

We've turned the classic spinach and mushroom omelet into a delicious breakfast sandwich that you can enjoy anytime. The trick is to bake the "scrambled" eggs in the oven, and then cut out rounds for each sandwich that you can then freeze.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan, optional
Salted butter, at room temperature, for the pan and/or spreading, optional
10 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 cups stemmed spinach
6 slices Swiss cheese (about 6 ounces)
6 English muffins, split

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or grease with butter.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and beginning to brown; about 5 minutes. Add the spinach, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook until spinach just begins to wilt, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Whisk the eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl. Gently whisk in the cooled mushroom mixture, then pour the egg mixture into the prepared pan. Bake until puffed and set, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Place the English muffins cut-side up on a baking sheet and brush with some butter if using. Bake until slightly toasty, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Once the eggs are cool enough to handle, use a large round biscuit cutter (about 3 3/4 inches in diameter) or the rim of a juice glass to cut out 6 rounds of egg. (For ways to use the leftover egg scraps, see Cook's Note.) Using an offset spatula or a butter knife, remove each egg round from the pan and place on bottom half of an English muffin. Top each with a slice of Swiss cheese and the other muffin half. Wrap each sandwich individually with aluminum foil, put in a resealable plastic bag and freeze up to 1 month or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • To reheat, unwrap a sandwich and place on a paper towel on a microwave-safe dish. Microwave 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and eggs are warmed through. Alternatively, thaw a foil-wrapped frozen sandwich overnight in the refrigerator, then bake in a 425-degree F oven until warmed through and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Muhi Mctominay
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These breakfast sandwiches were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some diced tomatoes and salsa next time. Otherwise, they were easy to make and perfect for a quick breakfast.


Ayah Ali
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These breakfast sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover spinach and mushrooms. They're also a great way to get a healthy breakfast on the go. I like to add a little hot sauce to mine for some extra flavor.


Sadiq Khattak
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I decided to give these breakfast sandwiches a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The spinach was cooked perfectly and it didn't overpower the other ingredients. The sandwiches were delicious and filling. I'll definitel


Nazir Mcelhaney
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These breakfast sandwiches are amazing! The combination of spinach, mushrooms, and cheese is perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the microwave in the morning. They're a great way to start my day.


Alex Mattos
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I made these breakfast sandwiches for my family this morning and they were a hit! I used whole-wheat English muffins and non-fat cheese to make them a bit healthier. The sandwiches were easy to assemble and cook, and they were so delicious and satisf