I’ve been excited to share this high protein make ahead breakfast sandwich with you for about 7 weeks now, ever since my kitchen went into renovation mode and my oven was my sole major appliance. I used my Instant Dutch Oven for the veggies, then created this delicious and easy breakfast sandwich that David and I both happily devour every morning now.

Possibly my favorite thing about this sandwich is that it tastes fresh. Because it is assembled the morning you eat it, the eggs aren’t rubbery, the cheese is deliciously melty, and the sausage is firm and warm. But don’t let the assembly required part throw you off. It’s less than 2 minutes of hands-on time. Also, no microwave required. I’m sure you could heat these up in the microwave, but the real beauty of this breakfast sandwich is that all you need is your oven.

I labeled this high protein because I feel like that’s an important feature of the breakfast sandwich. It’s satisfying and satiating, serving up 41g of protein each. Since I aim for 30g minimum at breakfast, this quick and healthy option checks that box while being a warm breakfast I very much look forward to eating.

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The beautiful thing about a breakfast sandwich like this is that you can suit it to your own tastes and dietary needs. I add an extra sausage to David’s, so his version clocks in at 47g of protein. Sometimes I’ll leave the cheese off mine and get 35g protein instead. Use pepper jack instead of cheddar, or no cheese at all. Add in your favorite veggie or leave one out. Eat it open-faced to reduce carbs. I’m listing the exact ingredients used to calculate nutrition totals below, so you can adjust to fit your needs.

Make Ahead High Protein Breakfast Sandwich

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Make Ahead High Protein Breakfast Sandwich Ingredients

Dave’s Killer Bread Everything Bagels

I’m a fan of Dave’s Killer Bread products, especially their bagels. Each everything bagel has 13g protein, 44g carbohydrates, 5g fat, 5g fiber, and 260 calories.

Vital Farms Eggs

Vital Farms has delicious eggs. I love that they are pasture-raised and have consistently bright, vibrant orange yolks. Each egg has 6g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 5g fat, 0g fiber, and 70 calories.

Good Culture Cottage Cheese

The only cottage cheese I like! Each 1/2c serving of their low-fast variety has 14g protein, 3g carbohydrates, 2.5g fat, 0g fiber, and 80 calories.

Applegate Naturals Turkey Breakfast Sausage

This fully cooked, just heat and eat breakfast sausage patty offers 6g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 3g fat, 0g fiber, and 50 calories.

Tillamook Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese Slices

Thick, farm-style slices that, per slice, provide 6g protein, 1g carbohydrate, 9g fat, 0g fiber, and 110 calories.

Red Bell Pepper, Green Onions, and Baby Spinach

Veggie add-in boost nutrient content and create some texture in the egg bake. Plus, it makes it look pretty!

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