Summer is a time to buck the normal schedules, go with the flow, and have some fun with the kids. A good breakfast is still important. We’ve rounded up some make ahead egg breakfast ideas to make things easier with unpredictable summer schedules.
We were provide with Nellie’s Free Range Eggs as well as a giveaways prize to share Nellie’s Summer School with you. In exchange, we had a lot of fun creating some delicious egg breakfasts we are happy to share with you. This post may also contain affiliate links we hope you find helpful.
Summer is here! our kiddos have just completed their first week of summer vacation. We’ve been taking advantage of the lack of schedules, but pretty soon we need to get back into a bit of a routine. We need some quick breakfast ideas to make sure we have a nutritious breakfast for the busy days ahead.
Nellie’s Summer School
While “summer school” often gets a bad rap, Nellie’s Free Range Eggs wants parents and kids to get into the kitchen and prepare delicious egg-centric recipes during its own “Nellie’s Summer School” this June.
Nellie’s Free Range Eggs
Nellie’s is committed to providing better lives for hens, which means better eggs for you and your family! Coming from the first Certified Humane® farm in the country, Nellie’s girls (aka hens) are never caged and have as much, or as little, access to outside as they want.
Easy to prepare, inexpensive and nutrient dense, eggs are one of the most versatile and nutritious meal or snack options around. Plus, they’re a great first food to get kids into the kitchen and interested in cooking at an early age.
We got a fantastic package from Nellie’s Free Range Eggs. The kiddos sprang all over the stuffed chicken and egg ball. I got right to work with the adorable egg pan. You can win a pan and some Nellie’s coupons of your own below!
Nellie’s Free Range Eggs are a bit more expensive. The ones at our local store were almost $5 a dozen, which is a bit of a difference from the prices I’m used to at Aldi. However, they are gorgeous eggs, a bit bigger than our usual from Aldi, and you can’t beat the companies practices and quality.
Make Ahead Egg Breakfast Ideas
What we made with our Nellie’s Free Range Eggs
We jumped right in and came up with two new (to us) ways to make our eggs. They turned out great!! It’s so fun to test out new recipes – the benefits are an awesome breakfast like I had that day! Yum!
Egg Wrap
For Mother’s Day we hosted breakfast at our house and made my mom’s favorite – crepes. I love swirling them around the pan and getting them as thin as possible.
It occurred to me that this would be an awesome way to make eggs ahead of them. Then, when you go to heat them up, you can fill them with whatever you have on hand, or you can make them up like a wrap to freeze with all the yumminess inside.
It’s so simple. Just whip your Nellie’s egg and preferred seasonings in a bowl, pour into a medium size pan, and start to swirl the egg so it reaches to the edges. Once the bottom releases and the top begins to set, flip the egg and remove from the pan when done. Fill with your favorite veggies, cheese, etc.
Eggs, tomato, and avocado is one of my favorite food combinations, so it was a no-brainer for me. It was so delicious!
Egg Pizza
This inspiration came from another meal the kids and I love: make-your-own-pizzas.
The little egg pan is the perfect size for one Nellie’s egg, and a personal “pizza.” You can beat the egg in a bowl or just crack the egg into the sprayed pan and let it set. Either cover and let the top begin to set, or give it a quick flip and then back again. Top with any “pizza” toppings you like and cover to melt the cheese a bit
I added the same toppings I had already chopped – tomato and avocado – along with a little sausage, and topped it all with some shredded mozzarella. It was also amazing!
These would be perfect for wrapping and freezing. You could also make a larger batch in one of those muffin top pans – I have one and love it for egg patties. Just cook the egg until it sets, add your toppings, and melt.
Speaking of pans, whenever I’m baking eggs (as you’ll see for a lot of the recipes below) I swear by the USA pans. They are non-stick and amazing! The egg will lift right off even without spraying! We use them for everything!
Make Ahead Egg Breakfast Ideas from Exploring Domesticity
We’ve made a lot of eggs around here. Most of them I tend to do in large batches and freeze for something quick and effortless in the morning. Here are some make ahead egg breakfast ideas we’ve done.
Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches and Burritos
One of the first things I ever shared on this ol’ blog was how I prep enough frozen breakfast sandwiches to last my husband three weeks. I use different items as the mood strikes and make them all up assembly line style. You can find many different suggestions here. I also make frozen breakfast burritos, often with the scraps if I use a glass to cut the egg patties.
Egg Muffins
Egg muffins are great! They are so easy to make and you can make them differently each time and use up whatever you have in your fridge. I’ve shared more than a few over the years…
- Mini Shrimp Fritattas – if you haven’t tried shrimp and eggs, you’re missing out!
- Egg Muffins – the first time I shared how I make them. This version adds a small piece of bread to the bottom, which gives it a french toast taste
- “Healthier” Egg Breakfast Muffin – with this version I lightened it up a bit by cutting out the bread and adding turkey sausage
- Ham and Asparagus Egg White Cups – I love the way the egg sits in the ham cups and the ham get baked around the edges. Also, asparagus and eggs is delish!
Hard Boiled Eggs
I don’t freeze these, but I have to mention hard boiled eggs as a perfect make ahead egg breakfast option.
My kiddos can eat the heck out of some hard boiled eggs! We make at least a dozen at a time and they don’t last long. We just seal them up in one of these egg containers.
I have some great tips for making perfect hard boiled eggs. Hint: you use one of these.
FYI: I have a whole list of gadgets and tools I love for perfect eggs!
Other Make Ahead Egg Breakfast Ideas
Does anyone else have a whole pinterest board just for breakfast? I do! Here are some other ideas that I’ve found for great make ahead egg breakfast ideas.
Make Ahead Egg Breakfast Recipes
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- Sunnyside Breakfast Casserole from MyRecipes – I made this one not too long ago – it’s SO good!!
Make Ahead Breakfast Lists
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- Make These High Energy Breakfasts Ahead of Time – 27 breakfast ideas from POPSUGAR
If you can’t find anything in those recipes or lists, I won’t believe it!
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I’m not sure the comments went through on my phone. Sorry if this is a duplicate. I pinned an image on my pinterest account https://www.pinterest.com/pin/183732859781230918/. I like my eggs over easy with toast but I have also made breakfast biscuits with egg, bacon, sausage, cheese etc. and frozen them for later use. The silicone strainer is awesome and would have been very useful as I was making hard boiled eggs this morning.
We love eggs and these look yummy and fun! Thank you!
I love them too! There are so many ways you can switch it up!
these are great ideas! I hate morning so anything to save me time!
Exactly! It’s so hard to get cooking in the morning
I love quiche so when I make them the leftover pieces can also be reheated for breakfast. Since I use a lot of eggs in it it’s not a bad breakfast once in a while.
yum! Sounds so delicious!
My kids love breakfast so I’m always looking for new ideas. Anything with protein is great!
agreed – the more protein the better!
We love scrambled eggs and ham and cheese omelet’s.
I love quiche so when I make them the leftover pieces can also be reheated for breakfast
That sounds so yummy!
I like scrambled eggs
Nothing beats home made deviled eggs! Love adding a little spice to mine!!
ooh yum! I saw some sriracha deviled eggs and they sounded delicious!
I like breakfast burritos.
I’ve never really done make ahead eggs…except maybe quiche. I usually like my eggs over easy.
I love spinach , mushroom and cheese omelets.
I love a egg, bacon and cheese on a bagel. That’s my favorite way to eat eggs!
I like my eggs in a sausage and egg casserole.
Omlets loaded with chese and veggies!
cheese is a must!
WOW, love this roundup! My two fav make ahead egg breakfasts are egg muffins and freezer breakfast burritos!
those are our go-tos too!
Thanks, Chrissy!! I found that my breakfast pinterest board was FILLED! I must have a thing for make-ahead breakfasts – maybe a slight obsession! 🙂
My hubby loves fried egg BLT sandwiches and will eat them from Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.
I would love the egg poachers, perfect for my family!
So many yummy ideas! That egg pizza looks delicious and fun! I will have to look for Nellie’s. Thanks for sharing!
That egg wrap looks SO good. I love sunny side up eggs over medium. They have always been my favorite. I have truly never tried to make ahead breakfast sandwiches!
I love to eat egg sandwiches because they are so easy. Boil the eggs while I get ready and then just put it together when I am done.
I love scrambled eggs with cheese.
I think the silicone egg streamer would be nice.
Scrambled eggs with cheese.
a fried egg sandwich is my fave! i love to make an overnight french toast bake …chills in the fridge overnight
Yum, I bet that is so good
I like eggs just about any way! One of my favorite breakfast ideas is making veggie filled Egg Muffins/ Egg Frittatas. You can refrigerate or freeze the extras for busy mornings.
I eat a boiled egg most days for breakfast. I also love to keep made-ahead breakfast burritos in the freezer…not just for breakfast, also for lunch or snack. I make egg-stuffed biscuits for the freezer with my grand-daughter so that she has an easy after school snack.
Yum! All great ideas – I bet the egg-stuffed biscuits are delicious.
The little pod egg poacher cooking tools are cool.
They are so helpful!
That Silicone Steamer Basket is awesome! I need one!
It is so great! I love that it conforms to any pot and I can shove the handles down under the lid and they’re right there when it’s all done.
My favorite way to make eggs is in a casserole. I mix in ham, peppers, milk onions or anything else that sounds good at the time. I love making it in advance because then I just warm it up in the morning!
yum!!
I like them sunny side up the best.
Love scrambled eggs!
Can’t go wrong with scrambled!
I like the egg poachers.
They work so great! I would probably never eat poached eggs without them!
I love to cook but i am sooo not a morning person! I adore all these make ahead breakfast ideas…theyll go a long way toward simplifying my morning routine! Thank you!
I’m the same way. Cooking in the morning is rough for me – we’re always rushed!
i like to make scrambled eggs or ham and cheese omelettes
I make this chili rellano casserole – it’s like a spicy, no crust quiche, that my family loves. I can make it ahead and warm it for breakfast. It’s served with warm tortillas and hot sauce.
Oh my gosh! I have to try this – do you have a recipe you love? Otherwise, I’m going to have to look one up. Sounds delicious.
I use a variation on this one: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/lazy-chiles-rellenos/
Like to make scrambled eggs.
My favorite way is to make a egg crust pizza! Oh my gosh, it is so good.
Low carb pizza
I know this egg-based crust is going to sound strange, but I urge you to trust me and try this. I’ve tried a whole lot of low-carb pizza crusts over the years, and this is really the best one. No, it isn’t like regular, but it’s really good.
Based on some of the comments, I’m now realizing that some people are expecting a crisp crust, or a thin crust. This crust is neither crisp nor thin. However, you can make it thinner by using fewer eggs and less cream cheese.
Ingredients
• 6 eggs
• 6 oz cream cheese (3/4 package) at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1½ teaspoon oregano or other Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• pinches of black and/or cayenne pepper
• 1 cup (or a little more) shredded Italian cheeses, at least half of which is a hard cheese (Parmesan, Assagio)
Preparation
Heat the oven to 350° F.
1) Be sure the cream cheese is at about room temperature. Using a regular blender, food processor, or (my preferred) stick blender, mix the egg and cream cheese until well blended. Add the salt and spices and blend again.
2) Spread cheese in bottom of well-buttered 9X13 pan. I often use an Italian blend such as Trader Joe’s Quattro Formaggio. Pour egg mixture over the cheese, and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the top is browning.
3) Remove from oven, add pizza toppings, and bake until done – about another 10-15 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.
Nutritional Information: Each serving has 1.5 grams effective carbohydrate plus 11 grams protein, and 179 calories.
wow! interesting!!
I think I would really like the microwave egg cooker.
I was amazed at how great and fluffy the eggs turned out in the microwave container!
Eggs are delicious! I usually make them scrambled – sometimes with ham, sometimes with some veggies chopped up. They are also most excellent for baking!
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I love scrambled eggs
I make a goat cheese quiche with tomatoes.
yum!!
I like making a kale gruyere strata that can be made ahead. Delish! 🙂
Our favorite way to eat eggs is in breakfast burritos. I also make mini egg casseroles with bacon and cheese in cupcake pans and freeze them for an easy weekday breakfast.
The egg poachers look great!
I love an omelet with bacon, cheese and mushrooms!!!
My favorite egg breakfast is a fluffy ham and cheese omelette, thanks!
I like the silicone steamer basket!!
Our favorite way to eat eggs is a tie between scrambled and omelets.
I love old fashioned scrambled eggs!
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My favorite way is to scramble them with sausage bits, onions and green peppers.
Eggs in a basket is always fun for the kids.
true! I don’t know if I’ve ever done that for the kids…
We love breakfast pizza form scratch but leftover pizza is awesome with a fried egg on top.
oooh! sounds delicious!
I definitely need to get the microwave egg cooker for my husband! I want to try the silicone egg poachers (I just can’t master the hot swirling water method!)
They are my absolute favorite things!!
My favorite way to make eggs is simply turning them into egg salad. I like to fine chop my boiled eggs, add mayo, a little mustard, a little chopped onion & pickle relish, and let it refrigerate a few hours or overnight to blend the flavors. I can then make an egg salad sandwich, croissant, or bagel for breakfast, egg salad on crackers for a snack or lunch, or add to a big scoop to a tossed salad for dinner.
I love egg salad! yum!
I left a comment on the Best Egg Cooking Tools post 🙂 I love those silicone egg poacher dishes! There are days that fried eggs simply get too crunchy on the edges & the yolks set up. I like the runnier yolks to dip toast in, so poached eggs would work great!
Poached eggs would be great! I love how easy these egg poachers make it – I would probably never take on poaching eggs without it.
I don’t have any make ahead recipes. I like any kind of omelette
I want the microwave egg cooker.
It’s the easiest thing ever!
My favorite way To have my eggs is sunny side up! I don’t have any make ahead ideas.
These are great make ahead ideas. The only way I have ever made them ahead is just to boil them. My granddaughter loves eggs. She likes me make her some scrambled with cheese in them. Thank you!
I like Denver omelettes
I would love to have the microwave egg cooker
My make ahead breakfast is a cheesy tater tot egg casserole I make it ahead of time and in the morning I pop it into the oven! I enjoy my eggs sunny side up
we love breakfast strata and often have it on special occasions as well as sometimes as a dinner