Healthy Make-Ahead Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 4 slices turkey bacon (chopped)
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (optional)
• 1/4 cup diced onion (optional)
• 16 oz 2 cups egg whites (or 8 large whole eggs)
• 2 cups chopped baby spinach (fresh)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 8 slices cheddar or American cheese
• 8 Whole Wheat sandwich thins (or English muffins or croissants or bagels, or 90 second Keto Bread*)
• Butter or oil for greasing pan

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x13’’ pan with butter or oil; Set Aside.

2. 2

   Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 1 minute. Add the bell pepper and onion; (at this point you can also add your favorite chopped veggies along with the bell pepper and onion) cook 2 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Add egg whites (or whole eggs) to a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped spinach, cooked bacon and bell pepper mixture, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk or stir with a fork until mixed through.

4. 4

   Transfer the egg and vegetable mixture into the greased dish. Bake the eggs for about 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set and the outer edges are slightly browned. Cool for 5-10 minutes then slices into 8 equal portions.

5. 5

   To Assemble sandwiches: Add a slice of egg and a slice of cheese to each wheat thin and wrap with foil or plastic wrap. Transfer sandwiches to a gallon sized freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.

6. 6

   To reheat: Unwrap sandwich and microwave for 1.5 -2 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Alternatively, microwave for 1 Minute then heat in the toaster oven to crisp up the bread.