Gluten-Free Homemade Breakfast Sandwiches
These copycat breakfast sandwiches feature perfectly round eggs cooked in mason jar rings, Canadian bacon, and melted American cheese on toasted English muffins. The steaming technique creates restaurant-quality eggs with set whites and tender yolks. Perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch, these sandwiches can be made ahead and reheated throughout the week for a quick, satisfying breakfast that rivals any fast-food version.
Ingredients
- 6 English muffinsbagels1:1vegetarian
different texture
- 1 tablespoon butter, plus more for buttering the English muffins
- 6 slices Canadian baconham slices1:1carnivore
similar flavor
- 6 slices American cheese
- 6 eggs
Instructions
- 1
Toast the English muffins and butter them to your liking
- 2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat
- 3
Cook Canadian bacon slices for a minute or two on each side and set aside
- 4
Place a mason jar lid or metal ring mold in the pan and spray with cooking spray
- 5
Crack egg into the ring and gently break up the yolk with a fork
- 6
Season with salt
- 7
Pour water into the pan around the ring, cover, and cook for about 1 minute until egg is cooked through
- 8
Place American cheese slices on English muffin halves
- 9
Remove ring from egg and place on top of cheese
- 10
Repeat for remaining eggs
- 11
Top each egg with a slice of Canadian bacon
- 12
Close sandwich with other English muffin half
Tips
Use mason jar lids or metal ring molds to create perfectly round eggs that fit the English muffins
Adding water and covering the pan steams the egg for even cooking without flipping
These sandwiches freeze well wrapped individually and can be reheated in the microwave
Good to Know
Assembled sandwiches keep 3-4 days refrigerated. Freeze up to 3 months wrapped individually.
Make components ahead and assemble fresh, or fully assemble and refrigerate overnight.
Serve immediately while warm, or reheat refrigerated sandwiches in microwave 30-60 seconds.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip the cooking spray on rings to avoid eggs sticking
Keep heat at medium to prevent burning the bottom before the top sets
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
similar flavor
different texture
FAQ
Can I make these without ring molds?
Yes, you can scramble the eggs instead, though they won't be as neat and round as the restaurant version.
How long do these keep in the freezer?
Wrapped individually, these freeze well for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Can I use regular bacon instead of Canadian bacon?
Yes, cook regular bacon until crispy and break into pieces that fit the muffin size.