Description
These high protein vegetarian breakfast sandwiches combine baked egg and broccoli custard with cottage cheese, vegetarian sausage patties, sharp cheddar, and toasted English muffins for a wholesome, delicious start to your day. Perfect for meal prep, they deliver a satisfying, protein-packed breakfast that’s easy to assemble and reheat.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- ½ cup cottage cheese
Sandwich Components
- 6 slices sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 oz each)
- 6 vegetarian sausage patties (e.g., Morning Star Farm brand)
- 6 English muffins
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Spray a 10.5 x 7.5-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: Crack the eggs into a medium bowl, add salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, then whisk until fully beaten. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish.
- Add Broccoli & Cottage Cheese: Evenly sprinkle chopped broccoli over the egg mixture, gently pressing it down. Spoon about six heaping tablespoons of cottage cheese on top of the broccoli.
- Bake the Egg Mixture: Bake in the oven for 40 minutes, or until the egg custard is firm and cooked through.
- Cool & Slice: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the egg mixture cool for a few minutes. Slice it into six equal pieces.
- Prepare the Sausage Patties: While the egg mixture bakes, thaw the vegetarian sausage patties if frozen, then brown them in a pan over medium heat until heated through and lightly crispy.
- Toast the English Muffins: Toast the English muffins until they are golden and crispy to provide a crunchy base and top for the sandwiches.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Layer one piece of the baked egg mixture on the toasted muffin bottom, add a slice of sharp cheddar cheese, then top with a sausage patty. Cover with the top muffin piece. Add any additional condiments or toppings as desired.
- Store or Serve: Serve immediately or allow the sandwiches to cool completely. Wrap each sandwich tightly in plastic wrap, parchment paper, or foil. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- You can customize these sandwiches by adding condiments like mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, or mayonnaise for extra flavor.
- Vegetarian sausage patties can be swapped for vegan options or omitted for a lower-fat, vegetarian alternative.
- If you don’t have a 10.5 x 7.5-inch dish, use a similar-sized baking dish; adjust baking time as needed.
- To reheat, unwrap and microwave for 1–2 minutes or warm in an oven at 350°F until heated through.
- For gluten-free options, substitute English muffins with gluten-free bread or English muffins.
