Description
This easy breakfast sandwich features crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, melty cheddar cheese, and everything bagel seasoning on a toasted bagel. Perfect for busy mornings or a hearty brunch, it’s customizable and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 everything bagels, sliced in half
- 4 thick-cut bacon strips
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 2 cheddar cheese slices
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: sliced avocado
- Optional: tomato slices
- Optional: hot sauce or sriracha
- Optional: baby spinach or arugula
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Slice bagels, set out bacon, cheese, and any add-ons. Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Cook the bacon: Place bacon strips in a cold nonstick skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook until crispy, flipping once (about 4-5 minutes per side). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Toast the bagels: Spread butter on cut sides of each bagel half. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top. Toast in a toaster or oven at 375°F until golden and crispy (about 3-4 minutes), or toast cut side down in the skillet.
- Scramble the eggs: Wipe out most bacon grease, leaving a thin coating. Pour in whisked eggs. Let sit for 20 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula until just set but still creamy (1-2 minutes). For runny yolks, cook eggs sunny-side up instead.
- Assemble the sandwich: Layer one bagel half with a slice of cheddar cheese, spoon on scrambled eggs, top with crispy bacon, and add any extras. Cap with the other bagel half, pressing gently.
- Optional – pan pressing: For an ultra-crispy finish, return the assembled sandwich to the skillet, press gently with a spatula, and toast for 1 minute per side.
- Serve: Slice in half, let the cheese ooze out, and enjoy hot. Add extra everything bagel seasoning or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Start bacon in a cold pan for extra crispiness. Don’t rush the eggs—low and slow yields creamy results. Butter bagels generously for golden edges. Layer cheese under hot eggs for perfect melting. For vegetarian, skip bacon and add mushrooms or halloumi. Use gluten-free bagels or dairy-free cheese/butter as needed. Avoid overloading with toppings to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
Keywords: breakfast sandwich, everything bagel, bacon, egg, brunch, easy breakfast, crispy, cheddar cheese, quick breakfast, comfort food