Brands Who Make Gluten Free English Muffins

While there are many gluten free English Muffins on the market, I prefer those from Canyon Bakehouse. They have an “original recipe” as well as a “honey whole grain” option. The whole grain option comes in their Stay Fresh packaging. They are also dairy, soy and nut free. (They do contain eggs.)

Other Brands of Gluten Free English Muffins

• Udi’s (contains eggs and dairy)
• Glutino (contains egg and dairy)
• O’Dough’s (contains soy)
• Katz (contains soy)
  • plain, whole grain, cinnamon raisin, blueberry
  • whole grain & blueberry DO NOT contain soy
• Food For Life (contains sesame)
• Trader Joe’s (contains egg)

How To Make Eggs with Higher Protein

For this recipe, we’re basically making scrambled eggs, but baking it. To add some extra protein, we’re adding cottage cheese and shredded cheese into our “scrambled” eggs. One third cup of cottage cheese adds approximately 9 grams of protein. It also makes the eggs fluffier and creamier. I prefer Daisy or Good Culture cottage cheese.

Baking Your Eggs VS Cooking Them Individually

There are many ways to make eggs for a gluten free bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. You could cook the eggs individually. But baking one whole pan of eggs only takes 10 minutes. Plus, you can walk away from them will preparing other things for breakfast.

Do I Really Need a Quarter Sheet Pan?

My short answer is yes. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I use my quarter sheet pan. In a household of 2 people, I’ve used it to make gluten free chocolate chip blondies, gluten free biscuits, gluten free pizza for one, and so much more.

I bought my quarter sheet baking pans at Gordon Food Service. I don’t even remember what company made them, but I’ve had them for years. You can find them on Amazon (*affiliate) from Nordic Ware, USA Pan, and Made In Cookware. (All USA based)

What is Canadian Bacon? Pork Free Options?

Canadian Bacon isn’t like the strips of bacon most of us think about. As per Jones Dairy Farm, it is “unlike the conventional bacon derived from the pig’s fattier belly, Canadian bacon comes from the center of the pig’s back – the area housing the much leaner pork loin.” It tastes similar to ham. P.S. Jones Dairy Farm is certified gluten free.

If you can’t eat pork, like my husband, I have a great recipe for Chicken Sausage breakfast patties. Applegate makes Chicken and Maple Sausage Patties, as does Amy Lu.

Can I Make These Egg Free / Dairy Free?

Can you make these Gluten Free Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches egg free? Please know that Canyon Bakehouse English Muffins contain egg. Just Egg makes a liquid egg alternative.

Three tablespoons of Just Egg liquid equals 1 egg. I’d use 1 1/4 cups of liquid egg for this recipe. In addition, Just Egg makes premade egg patties.

Can you make these gluten free bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches dairy free? Yes, I think an alternative milk should work just fine. I don’t see a dairy free cottage cheese online. You could substitute it with Kite Hill dairy free ricotta cheese.

You would need dairy free shredded cheese for the batter, and slices of dairy free cheese to build the gluten free breakfast sandwich. I know Violife is popular with many who follow a dairy free diet.

Can I Freeze These Breakfast Sandwiches for Later?

Yes you can freeze these gluten free bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches for later. This makes them a quick grab and go breakfast item for busy work or school mornings.

If you’re prepping for later, wrap each individual gluten-free breakfast sandwich, minus condiments or cheese, in foil. Then, place in a gallon ziploc bag and stick in the freezer.

They can later be unwrapped, cheese added, and warmed in the microwave for 30 seconds. I prefer to warm them in the foil for 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

Other Gluten Free Breakfast Options

I’ve created many gluten free recipes that would be great for breakfast. My gluten free breakfast strata is a great recipe to make once and eat all week. In addition, I have a gluten free breakfast casserole for two! Check out my list of other Quick Gluten Free Breakfast Options for more idea.

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Gluten Free Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches

Gluten free breakfast made easy with gluten free english muffins, baked egg, and slices of cheese and Canadian bacon.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast sandwich

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Equipment

• quarter sheet pan
• Parchment Paper
• whisk (or blender)
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons

Ingredients

• 6 gluten free english muffins
• 6 eggs
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp melted butter or oil
• 1/3 cup cottage cheese
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup cooked veggies OPTIONAL
• 6 slices cheese
• 12 slices Canadian Bacon

Instructions

• First slice gluten free english muffins in half and set aside. You can toast them first if you like.
• Next, combine eggs, milk, melted butter, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, and spices into a bowl or blender. (blender is preferred to break up the clumps of cottage cheese.) Mix together.
• Pour egg batter into a parchment lined quarter sheet pan. (I recommend crumpling it first and then straightening it out to make it easier to get into the corners of the pan.
• Bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes.
• Remove pan from oven and allow the baked egg to cool for up to 5 minutes before cutting. You can cut the baked egg into squares, or use a circular cookie cutter to make the baked egg the same shape as the English Muffin.
• Assemble your breakfast sandwich using the toasted muffin, a section of baked egg, a slice of cheese and 2 slices of Canadian Bacon. (or other protein.)
• Serve immediately or wrap in foil to reheat another day.
• If you're prepping for later, wrap each individual gluten-free breakfast sandwich, minus condiments or cheese, in foil. Then, place in a gallon ziploc bag and stick in the freezer.

  They can later be unwrapped, cheese added, and warmed in the microwave for 30 seconds. I prefer to warm them in the foil for 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

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Canyon Bakehouse Gluten Free Heritage Style Bread

Say goodbye to little loaves my friend. These Canyon Bakehouse Heritage Style Wide Loaf breads are BIG deal. At a whopping 24 oz., you’re going to run out the door to buy it. Also, making a wider loaf of bread isn’t as easy as you think. It’s not as simple as using a bigger pan. Gluten-free bread dough needs walls to climb up, to adhere too. That’s why most loaves are smaller. The bakers at Canyon Bakehouse put their heart, soul and energy into creating this Heritage Style line. They created two flavors – Whole Grain and Honey White.

The Easiest Overnight Gluten Free Blueberry French Toast Casserole

You will love how easy this dish is to put together. Cube your bread, dump half of it into a greased dish, and then dump your blueberries on top. Next, distribute the cream cheese chunks evenly. Finally, fill in with the rest of the cubed bread, and dump the egg + milk custard over the whole dish. Wrap in plastic wrap, stick it in the fridge, and get a good night’s sleep!

**Special note- It’s important to pull your casserole dish out at least 3o minutes before you put it in the oven. When cold dishes are put into a hot pre-heated oven, your dish may break / shatter. Therefore, make sure to plan time to allow your casserole dish to come to room temperature. On a side note, I LOVE my Staub baking dishes. This oval dish is part of a 3 piece ceramic set, and I use it all the time. 

Should I Use Fresh or Frozen Blueberries?

You can use frozen in the casserole, but I choose to use fresh. However, frozen blueberries “bleed” into the custard as the casserole sets up overnight. It just looks “neater” with fresh blueberries. However, frozen blueberries are often cheaper. So feel free to do whichever works better for you. 

Can I Make This French Toast Casserole Without Dairy?

Canyon Bakehouse Heritage Style Bread contains no dairy. This recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups milk. If you can’t consume dairy, almond milk or rice milk should work just fine. I don’t have much experience with dairy free cream cheese. In Go Dairy Free’s review of The Best Dairy-Free Cream Cheese Alternative Taste Test, she recommended Kite Hill Cream cream cheese. She stated it held up well in baked recipes. 

Can I Make This French Toast Casserole Without Eggs?

Canyon Bakehouse Heritage Style Loaf bread contains egg as an ingredient. You should be able to use a different egg free bread. However, my recipe uses 8 fresh eggs. I haven’t tried an egg substitute. Therefore, I’d recommend making a recipe specifically written without eggs. Just What We Eat’s Vegan French Toast Casserole would be a good option. 

Don’t Skip the Homemade Blueberry Sauce

While you can serve this gluten free blueberry french toast casserole with simple maple syrup, the homemade blueberry sauce takes this dish over the top. It cooks in about 15 minutes, and you can prepare it while your casserole bakes. If you have leftover blueberry sauce, it pairs great with plain Greek yogurt. 

How to Handle Leftovers

Refrigerate leftovers and eat within 2 to 3 days. I reheat individual servings in the microwave, usually for at least 1 minute. Since microwave wattage varies, the time you need to reheat your casserole may vary. 

More Blueberry and Brunch Recipes

Need more breakfast or brunch recipes? Visit my post about gluten free brunch casseroles and dishes. Looking for more gluten free blueberry recipes? Check out my recipe for grain free blueberry pie, or blueberry zucchini bread. For muffins, try The Gluten Free Austrian’s Gluten Free Blueberry Muffin recipe. 

Gluten Free Blueberry French Toast Casserole Recipe

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Overnight Gluten Free Blueberry French Toast Casserole

This easy gluten free blueberry french toast casserole will impress everyone at your dinner table!

Course Recipes

Keyword blueberry casserole, gluten free breakfast casserole, gluten free brunch, overnight casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Chill Time 8 hours hours

Total Time 9 hours hours 25 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Author Margaret Clegg

Ingredients

• 8 slices gluten free Canyon Bakehouse Heritage Style Bread cubed
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese cubed
• 8 eggs beaten
• 1 1/2 c milk of your choice
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Blueberry Sauce

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 cup blueberries can be frozen
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

• Place brick of cream cheese in freezer, and allow to harden. This makes it easier to cut. Cut into cubes once firm.
• Lightly grease an 11 x 7 oval baking dish
• Cut 8 slices of Canyon Gluten Free Heritage Style White or Whole Grain bread into 1 inch cubes.
• Arrange half of bread cubes into bottom of baking dish.
• Spread 1 cup of blueberries on top of bread chunks, followed by the cubed cream cheese, and then the rest of the bread cubes.
• In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, syrup and cinnamon. Once combined, pour over casserole.
• Cover casserole with sarah wrap, and place in fridge overnight.
• The next morning, remove casserole from refrigerator, at least 30 minutes prior to baking. You want the dish to come to room temperature before putting into the oven. If you don't wait, it could cause your dish to crack in the oven, from the sudden and drastic change in temperature.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Remove plastic wrap from chilled casserole, and then cover with aluminum foil.
• Cover baked for 40 minutes
• Remove foil, and bake for another 30 minutes.
• While casserole is baking, prepare blueberry sauce. Combine sugar, cornstarch and water in a medium pot. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved.
• Bring to a simmer, and heat for 3-4 minutes to dissolve the sugar.
• Add 1 1/2 cups of blueberries (either fresh or frozen.), and simmer for 10 minutes, until berries burst and sauce starts to thicken.
• Remove sauce pan from heat, and add 1 tbsp butter.
• Once casserole is finished baking, remove from oven, and allow to cool for 5 minutes. (This prevents you burning your mouth!) Serve warm with bueberry sauce on top.

**Canyon Bakehouse was generous enough to send me these loaves of bread. This post also contains Amazon affiliate links. I earn a small percentage for advertising. However, it does not impact your cost. Thank you for supporting my blog. **

Originally Published February 2017

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What Is Brinner? And Where Did you Get Those English Muffins? 

If you’ve never heard this term before, it means “breakfast for dinner.” You can enjoy my gluten free chicken sausage as a side with buckwheat pancakes or my gluten free Blueberry French Toast Casserole. However, I enjoy them as part of a breakfast sandwich, preferably with Canyon Bakehouse’s Gluten Free English Muffins. 

These whole grain English muffins are shelf stable, and are gluten, dairy, nut and soy free. Use the Canyon store locator to find them in a store near you. Don’t eat grains? Try Mikey’s grain free English Muffins, or Lila Ruth’s recipe for Grain Free English Muffins. 

What Ingredients Do You Use in Your Chicken Sausage?

That’s a great question. I make my gluten free chicken sausage with ground chicken, and Penzey’s Fox Point seasoning. This chicken sauage recipe also uses applesauce. Why?  It gives it just a hint of sweet, while also tenderizing the meat. 

Other than that, it’s simple salt, pepper and onion. When I originally made this recipe in 2017, I used this Lakeshore Drive Seasoning I received in a subscription box. While it’s still available, I find myself shopping at Penzey’s more often. I love using their dried lemon and orange peel in baked goods! 

Tips on Frying the Perfect Egg

My gluten free sausage partners well with a fried egg for a delicious gluten free breakfast sandwich. When I’m in a hurry in the morning, I’ll often just crack an egg into a small dish, give a quick whisk with a fork, and cook it in a pan like an omelete. Add cheese or other spices as you please. 

However, if you want a fried egg, this method seems to work best for me. First, I oil and heat my 10″ iron skillet. Usually on medium heat for 5 minutes. Then I crack the egg, add it to the pan, THEN turn down the heat. This way it cooks the egg white thoroughly, but doesn’t overcook it. Then I allow it to cook about 10 min. more until the whites are set. Visit The Incredible Egg site for more tips on how to fry an egg, perfectly. 

Other Gluten Free Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast foods are my most favorite type of food. My “Easiest Breakfast Sandwich Ever” recipe is great for meal prep. Pair it with any of these other grab and go gluten free breakfast ideas for quick start to the morning. Even if it’s just a bowl of gluten free cereal, it’s important to start the day with something in your tummy. 

Looking for something more elaborate? Try my gluten free breakfast casserole for two, or my mashed potato crust quiche. It sounds odd, but it’s truly amazing! Or, get creative and make my gluten free breakfast pizza, made with a gluten free biscuit crust. Looking for something sweet? Try one of these 10 gluten free cinnamon roll recipes.

Do you mainain a pork free household? What’s your favorite gluten free breakfast food? Tell me in the comments, below! 

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Gluten Free Chicken Breakfast Sausage

Course Recipes

Equipment

• OXO Good Grips 11-Pound Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out Display
• Fox Point Seasoning
• Honey Whole Grain English Muffins

Ingredients

• 1/4 c finely chopped onion
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 sp salt
• 2 tsp Penzey’s Fox Point Seasoning
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp sage
• 1 tbsp applesauce
• 1-2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

• Using a cutting board, chop a yellow onion as finely as possible. Measure 1/4 cup and place in a medium mixing bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients to bowl and mix thoroughly. Allow meat mixture to rest 1-2 hours, or overnight.
• Using a scale, measure out 4 oz of meat mixture. Press into a patty, and cook over medium heat, 2 minutes per side.
• Use cooked patties in a breakfast sandwich or as a side meat with pancakes or waffles.

What’s your favorite way to enjoy breakfast at dinner time? Do you have a favorite gluten-free chicken breakfast sausage that you purchase or make? Tell me in the comments below!

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