Description
This easy and delicious bagel breakfast sandwich is warm, melty, customizable, and ready in minutes. Perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunch, or meal prep. Use your favorite bagel, add eggs, cheese, and your protein of choice, and enjoy a satisfying, high-protein breakfast that keeps you full longer.
Ingredients
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1 bagel (everything, sesame, or plain)
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1 tablespoon butter (for toasting)
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1 egg (fried, scrambled, or folded omelette-style)
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2 slices bacon, ham, or 1 sausage patty
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1 slice cheddar cheese (or Swiss, pepper jack)
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1 tablespoon cream cheese, mayo, or sauce of choice
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Optional toppings: spinach, tomato slices, avocado, red onion, hot honey
Instructions
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Slice the bagel in half and toast it in a skillet with a little butter until golden and crisp.
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Cook your egg to your preferred style: fried, scrambled, or folded omelette.
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Cook the bacon, ham, or sausage until browned and warm.
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Place the cheese on the warm egg or protein to let it melt slightly.
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Spread cream cheese or sauce on the toasted bagel.
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Layer egg, protein, cheese, and any optional toppings.
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Close the sandwich, press gently, and serve immediately.
Notes
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For a healthier option, use a whole-wheat bagel or swap bacon for turkey bacon.
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Add veggies like spinach or tomato for extra texture and nutrition.
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For meal prep: assemble the sandwich, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for 2–3 days.
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To freeze: wrap in parchment + foil and freeze for up to 1 month.
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Reheat in the oven or air fryer for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop / Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg