Freezer Friendly – Make Ahead Breakfast Bowls

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:

1. 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.
2. On medium-high heat, brown the turkey sausage and drain if needed.
3. Once the sausage is done, set aside and clean the skillet.
4. Turn the burner to medium-high heat. Spray with non-stick spray and add the eggs, whisking them to scramble until fully cooked.
5. Prepare the bowls with cooked potatoes, sausage, and eggs. Top each bowl with a bit of shredded cheese.
6. 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!