Description
This bagel breakfast sandwich is the ultimate way to start your morning—whether you’re running out the door or savoring a slow weekend brunch. Made with a perfectly toasted bagel, fluffy eggs, melted cheese, and crispy bacon or sausage, it’s a satisfying and customizable breakfast you’ll crave again and again. Add avocado, spicy mayo, or greens for an upscale twist, or keep it classic. It’s quick, adaptable, and downright delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bagels, sliced and toasted
- 4 eggs (or 4 egg whites)
- 4 slices bacon or 2 sausage patties
- 2 slices cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: sliced avocado, tomato, spinach, aioli or hot sauce
Instructions
- Toast bagels until golden; set aside.
- Cook bacon or sausage in a skillet until done; drain on paper towels.
- In a clean pan, melt butter and scramble eggs or fry them to your liking.
- Add cheese slices to eggs and let melt slightly.
- Assemble sandwich: bottom bagel, sauce (optional), egg with cheese, bacon or sausage, extras like avocado or greens, then top bagel half.
- Press gently and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly toasted bagels for best texture.
- Season eggs generously with salt and pepper.
- For a kick, add sriracha or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 215mg