Get ready to make the perfect Make Ahead Breakfast Bowls that are also freezer friendly with no soggy eggs! These are the perfect grab and go breakfast bowls when you need a nutritious breakfast in a hurry!
I have fallen in love with a certain frozen breakfast bowl that I randomly picked up at the store. It was a great combination of potatoes, egg whites, turkey sausage, and cheese. The only problem? They are very expensive for a tiny amount of ingredients, you are only paying for the convenience. The solution? Make them at home and freeze them to eat throughout the week. That’s exactly what I’ve done with these Make Ahead Breakfast Bowls, which makes for very easy meal prep breakfast bowls.
What ingredients do you need for Make Ahead Breakfast Bowls?
- Potatoes O’Brien
- Ground Turkey Breakfast Sausage
- Whole Eggs
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Salt and Ground Black Pepper to Taste
- Optional Toppings when Serving – Ketchup, Hot Sauce, Green Onions, or Salsa
These breakfast bowls can easily be customized with additional protein or more vegetables that you prefer. They are also naturally gluten-free too.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Prepare the potatoes as instructed on the package. If you do them in the air fryer, cook them for 20 minutes at 390 degrees F.
- On medium-high heat, brown the turkey sausage and drain if needed.
- Once the sausage is done, set aside and clean the skillet.
- Turn the burner to medium-high heat. Spray with non-stick spray and add the eggs, whisking them to scramble until fully cooked.
- Prepare the bowls with cooked potatoes, sausage, and eggs. Top each bowl with a bit of shredded cheese.
- At that point put the lids on the containers and place in the fridge or freezer depending on when you plan to serve them.
How do you make these freezer-friendly breakfast bowls?
Prepare the freezer bowls by cooking the eggs in the large skillet on medium heat, cooking the ground turkey in the skillet, and cooking the potatoes O’Brien until golden brown. Once all ingredients have been cooked, combine in a large bowl and evenly portion in a single layer into freezer-safe storage bowls.
Once portioned out, top with cheese or top with cheese just before serving. This is one of the best meal prep breakfast ideas that can be batch-cooked and then stored until you are ready to serve.
How do you store meal prep breakfast bowls?
To store in the freezer, be sure to use freezer-safe storage and then freeze them until you are ready to serve. These will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.
When ready to eat, remove the lid or plastic and microwave for 2-3 minutes until fully heated through. It’s best to stir the ingredients halfway through the cooking time to be sure it’s evenly warmed up. These are wonderful with added fresh toppings such as salsa, avocado, hot sauce, or ketchup.
What potatoes should you use for Make Ahead Breakfast Bowls?
Frozen Potatoes O’Brien works the best for these breakfast bowls because the onions and peppers are already diced and prepared into the potatoes.
These bowls can be made with hash browns, tater tots, or potato rounds too. The potatoes can be prepared in a skillet or an air fryer per the package instructions, typically with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil.
What sausage should you use for breakfast bowls?
I like to use turkey sausage for these; however, you can use pork or turkey sausage. This will normally come in packages of turkey breakfast sausage, which has some extra seasoning to make it more flavorful.
What eggs should you use for breakfast bowls?
I like to use egg whites in these only; however, in these particular bowls, I used whole eggs. This again is up to you; however, I do recommend they be scrambled, simply whisk the eggs in a skillet on medium heat. The egg mixture will then be combined with the remaining ingredients to create these meal-prep breakfast bowls.
How long can you keep Make Ahead Breakfast Bowls in the freezer?
As long as you use freezer-safe storage, these can easily be stored for up to 6 months. If you are ready to serve them, simply remove the cover and warm up for about 1-2 minutes.
Remember, the key here is to be sure it’s freezer-safe storage. Do not just put them in the freezer with a little bit of foil or something similar because it will get freezer burn and we don’t want that!
When ready to eat these are great served with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper!
Make Ahead Breakfast Bowls are the perfect option for meal prep breakfast ideas, these are simple to make and store throughout the week or even months in the freezer. The ingredients are easy to customize to your tastes and dietary needs!
Make Ahead Breakfast Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Potatoes O’Brien
- 1 Pound Ground Turkey Sausage
- 12 Eggs Whole Eggs or Egg Whites
- 1 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes as instructed on the package. If you do them in the air fryer, cook them for 20 minutes at 390°F.
- On medium-high heat, brown the turkey sausage and drain if needed.
- Once the sausage is done, set aside and clean the skillet.
- Turn the burner to medium-high heat. Spray with non-stick spray and add the eggs, whisking them to scramble until fully cooked.
- Prepare the bowls with cooked potatoes, sausage, and eggs. Top each bowl with a bit of shredded cheese.
- At that point put the lids on the containers and place in the fridge or freezer depending on when you plan to serve them.
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Comments & Reviews
Melanie at Dish Dish says
Thanks for the wonderful suggestion; I love being able to put together meals that hold up well in the freezer and reheat easily for a dish that tastes great still. #happycamper
Katie says
Love the recipesk
Allyson says
I’m so glad you created this recipe as I’ve been wanting to make breakfasts to freeze and all these ingredients my husband and both like. Pinned.
Shannon says
I made this following the posts instructions. The only way I would get 12 bowls is if I only put a few Tablespoons of each ingredient in each bowl. It would not make a decent sized breakfast. Also, I followed the instructions given for using the air fryer and I got hard inedible hash browns. disappointed but it was a decent guideline. would not follow the recipe.
Mommy Hates Cooking says
I hate that you had trouble with it, we make them weekly without any issue. Did you do 390*F for 20 minutes for the potatoes? We do that with the potatoes O’Brien and add a spritz of olive oil spray.
Matt says
When heating them up how long do you heat them if taking us of freezer? What about if they are kept in fridge? How long will they last if kept in fridge?
Mommy Hates Cooking says
I heat them up for about 2-3 minutes, similar to if you buy the frozen breakfast meals at the store. As far as the fridge goes I usually keeps ours in there up to 5 days.
Jasmine says
How long can they stay in the freezer? Do we just stick in the Tupperware and freeze?
Mommy Hates Cooking says
I usually make enough to keep in the freezer for about 2 weeks, just make sure it’s freezer safe tupperware or storage so that it does not crack.
Sarah says
we are in a semi 5 days a week and take our food with us. These reheat very well in our Hot Logic. Thanks for sharing.
Debbie says
I bet this would be great with a little sausage gravy on it.
Christi says
Hi, are the potatoes frozen or thawed when you air fry them? I’m excited to try the recipe! 🙂
Mommy Hates Cooking says
I used frozen potatoes.
mary says
Do you think diced ham would work instead of sausage or does it dry out too much?
Mommy Hates Cooking says
It probably would work pretty well.
Elaine says
My hubby makes these meals often. He calls them “spackling compound”. He will use different kinds of meats, whatever we have left over from previous meals, even shredded bbq pork. Steak and roast beef both work well and are some of my favorite. He uses mostly ground sausage or diced ham though. He has even added frozen peas or diced broccoli, and I really like that. He likes country gravy or even salsa, on his, but I like it fine without. We haven’t tried freezing but will definitely try it. We like to make freezer meals for my dad. This is a great breakfast option.
Kayla says
Could you use frozen sausage with this or does it need to be fresh sausage?
Mommy Hates Cooking says
You could use frozen.
Sarah-Jo says
Hello,
If I wanted to keep them in the freezer then reheat in the oven, how long and what temp would you suggest? I saw your comment about 2 or 3 minutes but I am assuming that is in the microwave? Thanks for your time! 🙂 Great idea and recipe!
Mommy Hates Cooking says
I would probably do 350 degrees F for about 5-10 minutes.
Elle says
Hi! I’m pretty new to cooking and this recipe sounds great for a beginner like me! I have one question: should I let everything cool down before placing in containers and freezing? I feel like I heard that somewhere? Thanks for the recipe!
Mommy Hates Cooking says
I would let it cool before placing it in the freezer, you could let it cool before placing the lid on even.
Stacy says
What size are these bowls?
Mommy Hates Cooking says
They are these – https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubbermaid-TakeAlongs-1-26-Cup-Food-Storage-Containers-Set-of-5/328468623?athbdg=L1103
They say they hold 1.26cups.
Christy Lindberg says
Do you have a measured amount of ingredients you put into each container that way accurate nutrition information can be calculated?
Mommy Hates Cooking says
I’ve updated the nutritional information, so this would be accurate if using the full amounts in the recipe then divided into 12 bowls. I’ve had some people though who don’t do 12 and do 8-10 bowls so it would need to be adapted depending on how much is in each.
Pat says
My husband and I are going on a road trip and I like to take breakfasts with us. These look great and ideal for what I have in mind. I also appreciate the nutrition info as we are both on low sodium diets and this is such a help! Look forward to making them and enjoying on our trip! Thanks so much for the recipe & nutrition info!
Idie says
I live in New Mexico, so I have to add green chili to everything.
Denise Walker says
What sort of container are you recommending? What, exactly, is freezer safe?
Mommy Hates Cooking says
Something like this – https://www.amazon.com/Glad-Food-Storage-Containers-FreezerWare/dp/B00B0FB5R6/ref=sr_1_7?crid=CR8HWV100MSZ&keywords=freezer%2Bsafe%2Bstorage%2Bcontainers&qid=1691162667&sprefix=freezer%2Bsafe%2Bstorage%2Bcontainer%2Caps%2C229&sr=8-7&th=1
It just needs to say freezer safe, if you use some that are not, they can crack when they get cold.
Natasha Maxwell says
Would this work if I put it all in a freezer bag and pour out only what I needed? I was thinking of doing that for my sons dorm freezer which is small.
Mommy Hates Cooking says
I would probably divide it into smaller bags then put it all in a larger freezer safe bag, that way it doesn’t all freezer together or it may be hard to pour it out. Hopefully that makes sense. 🙂
Sherri says
Hi. You didn’t say anything about reheating these meals.
Mommy Hates Cooking says
Good point, just updated it. Reheat them in an microwave safe bowl for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
Andrea says
Recipe sounds delicious, I can’t wait to try it! How much do you put per bowl, would you say it’s about a cup? I haven’t seen that measurement anywhere,
Mommy Hates Cooking says
For us it’s about a cup.
Mindy says
I love this idea! Could you switch the sausage for Canadian bacon?
Mommy Hates Cooking says
Yes you could!
Megan says
If you wanted to incorporate vegetables (onions, peppers, etc.), would you do that before or after freezing? Any recommendations?
Mommy Hates Cooking says
You could probably freeze them along with it.
Heidi Boyd says
I love this idea! I know this is a dumb question, but do you have to put anything around the bowl when it goes into the freezer to keep from freezer burn or will they be ok?
Mommy Hates Cooking says
As long as you’re using freezer safe storage containers then you should be fine. If you want to double insure it then you could use plastic wrap first then put the lid on too.
Mrs. Yagi says
I think it’s important to note that you should NOT put the lid on and stick in the fridge right away. The food needs to cool first.
Gerry says
Works great for work as well you can switch meats some have ham or different cheese make French toast or pancakes mini muffins then mix it up perfect idea
Arleen says
Haven’t made them yet. Was wondering what the reheat instructions would be when pulling them out of the freezer, without overcooking the egg.
Mommy Hates Cooking says
I usually heat them in the microwave for 1 minute, stir up and add 30 seconds to a minute more if necessary.
Karen says
I am definitely going to make these. How much of each ingredient do you put in your bowl?
Mommy Hates Cooking says
I usually try to divide it up equally into 12 bowls you can also combine it all into one bowl and then divide it up starting with a cup in each bowl. Hopefully that makes sense!!
Joanne says
I love meal prepping; it saves so much time in the long run.
Esme Slabbert says
Great idea for working people. Thank you for sharing and participating at SSPS 349. See you at #350
laurie says
I am going to share this idea with our kids. Looks like an easy way to avoid making lunches every single day!
Thank you for sharing your idea at the Homestead Blog Hop 537!
God bless!
Laurie
Paula says
I love breakfast bowls. So this is going to come in handy.
Thanks bunches for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend. I appreciate you!
Paula says
Happy April Kristy! Just popping back over to let you know I’ll be featuring your make ahead breakfast bowls at our Sweet Tea & Friend’s April Link Up. I appreciate you!
Mommy Hates Cooking says
Awesome, thank you so much!!
Amanda Holeman says
How much of each ingredient goes into each bowl if you are doing 12 bowls?
Mommy Hates Cooking says
If you are mixing all the ingredients together it’s just about 3/4 cup per bowl, but if you are doing it individually here is the breakdown approximately –
1/3 cup Potatoes O’Brien
1 egg
1/6 cup turkey sausage (about 2–3 tablespoons)
1 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
Sue says
These look tasty! Suggestion: use glass bowls instead of plastic to safely heat in the microwave and eat from them too! Saves on clean up!
Tammiann says
I did the hash browns(thawed) in the air fryer. They didn’t get crispy(maybe they should have stayed frozen but I thought it would cook up faster) I ended up putting them in a large fry pan, added a bit of Olive Oil. I then cooked them until they were crispy. After the eggs were pretty much cooked all the way, I added thin sliced, diced ham and mixed it together. I let it cool for a bit, topped with shredded cheese and mixed all together. I put the eggs in a large bowl, after the hash browns were cooled a bit, I added to the egg mixture and mixed all together so all the ingredients were incorporated well.