The Best Frozen Breakfast Sandwich Puts A Twist On Traditional Norwegian Waffles

Who among us doesn't absolutely adore a good breakfast sandwich? Even celebrity chef Bobby Flay mentions a BEC sandwich as his favorite late-night snack. When a Foodie feature writer tackled the big job of ranking the best frozen breakfast sandwiches of 2025, one comer was a clear standout: the Egg, Cheese, & Sausage sandwich by Nordic Waffles. Thin, crispy, and stuffed generously with moist, savory breakfast fillings, this handheld earned high marks from our writer.

"The waffle shell itself had a marvelous sweet and savory aroma. Its flavor was just sweet enough to juxtapose the delicate pork sausage, but not so much so that it was too saccharine. The cheese was perfectly-melted, the sausage was tender and lightly spicy, and the eggs fluffy," she gushed. As a brand, Nordic Waffles prides itself on using traditional Norwegian waffles that are, compared to American-style waffles, are relatively thin and soft. 

Norwegian waffles, called "vafler," are also made with a distinct waffle iron that imprints the finished product with a patterns of beautiful connected hearts. But that's not the only distinction. While some Americans add egg whites to make boxed pancakes even fluffier, Norwegian waffles go the other direction and are prized for being delicate and thin, and the special iron aids in the process. This unique, unexpected spin on waffles is, in our opinion, what makes the Nordic Waffles breakfast sandwiches (which also come with bacon/egg/cheese and a berries and cream variety) extra special.

Nordic Waffles get very favorable reviews around the internet, proving that our reviewer was not alone in her praise. On Facebook, multiple commenters on a post about the brand mentioned that the waffles were sweeter than expected, comparing the sandwiches favorably with a McDonald's McGriddle. A Redditor also enjoyed the Scandinavian brekkie, commenting (like our writer) that the Nordic Waffle sandwiches tasted much better in the air fryer than the microwave. "[T]hese are absolutely heavenly," swooned a review on Freezer Meal Frenzy, adding that the waffle was the absolute highlight. "[It] really ties everything together. This adds a sweet contrast to the savory filling, which hits those tastebuds in just the right way. It's incredible how well all of this works."

Nordic Waffles, which is based in Minnesota and grew to prominence at the state fair, is still growing and may not be available in your grocer's freezer case just yet. Luckily, you can pretty easily make yourself a Nordic Waffles sandwich dupe at home once you've sourced a heart-shaped Norwegian waffle iron, which is fairly reasonable on Amazon. If you meal-prep ahead, you can easily freeze several breakfast sandwiches for the week ahead, and enjoy a little taste of Norway every morning! In the meantime, keep an eye on your favorite supermarket and hope that Nordic Waffles makes its way there soon, so you can try these exceptional sandos.