Freezer Omelettes: How to have a weekday family breakfast

Our hens are really getting excited about spring’s apparent arrival. We’re collecting 10-12 hen’s eggs a day, plus two or three duck eggs. After nearly a year of keeping lazy chickens AND buying three dozen eggs a week, we’re counting our egg-shaped blessings. And, I’m putting those eggs in the freezer for the next slow down.

My favorite way of freezing eggs is to make it into the truest kind of comfort food. Why? It’s a hot breakfast for your whole family! I don’t know about you, but sitting down to a warm, hearty plateful in the morning makes me have a happier day, especially when I can share it with my most important people.

Unfortunately, a hot meal at the breakfast table for a busy family is a rarity typically only enjoyed on weekends or special days.  It’s easy to understand why. Who has time to prepare and cook a meal in the mornings, on top of all the washing, dressing, getting ready, and getting out the door!

By the time Wednesday rolls around, my husband and I are starting to feel a little worn out and ready for the weekend to arrive! But sending half of the week waiting for the weekend is not ideal.

What we need need a change in routine that doesn’t disrupt the routine, and it needs to be both special and worthwhile. This hearty, healthy baked egg dish is easy to customize, easy to assemble in advance, and most importantly, super easy to prepare “morning of”. Simply place the pan in a warm oven to bake while you get the kiddos ready, and serve!

This post is an update of one I wrote in 2014. I’ve modified and simplified the recipe and we’ve enjoyed it many times over during the past several years. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links! Read my full disclosure policy.

Freezer Omelettes

(1) Approximately 3 cups of “fillings” are needed for each meal.  In this example, I made five meals. I had slightly less than 3 cups of filling per meal but it was good enough for me 😉 Our favorite combination of fillings include the following:

– Chopped ham

– Frozen small broccoli florets

– Frozen chopped spinach

(2) 7 eggs per planned meal

(3) 1/2 cup whole milk per planned meal

(4) 1/2 teaspoon salt per planned meal

(5) Fresh ground black pepper to taste

(6) one Rubbermaid TakeAlongs 5.2 Cup Food Storage Container per meal. You can use something else if it suits you but this packaging is easy to fill, stack and store- and attractive enough to give away should you want to bless a friend in need! Also, I have found that is the perfect size for this particular recipe.

Divide your other fillings into your preferred freezer containers. Your containers should be close to full, and if any of them are not, eliminate that container and divide the fillings into the remaining containers. Remember, you need about three cups total filling per container.

Count up your meal containers and crack 7 eggs per meal into an empty pot or bowl. Add the appropriate amount of milk, salt and pepper. Whisk everything together.

Then use a ladle to evenly divide the egg mixture between your meal containers. Do not overfill your containers if you plan to freeze them!!

Once frozen, you need to thaw before cooking. This might take two overnights in the refrigerator, depending on how cold you keep your freezer and refrigerator! I frequently thaw mine in warm water- this significantly shortens the thawing time. When your thawing water cools, drain and refill with warm water.

The night before you plan to serve this breakfast, pour the thawed meal into a baking dish (I use an 8″ square dish). Cover and place it in your refrigerator.

In the morning when you first awake, preheat your oven to 425 degrees. After the next step in your morning routine, place the uncovered dish in the oven and set your timer for 35 minutes. When the timer goes off, “wiggle” the baking dish. If the eggs are still loose in the center, cook the meal for a few more minutes until done. Enjoy!

What a great way to start your day! Don’t wait until the weekend to bond with your family. A little advance preparation could turn your Thursday mornings into a special, hot and homemade family breakfast. Make it a twice-a-month tradition and see how your family begins to look forward to the time together.