The Ultimate Bagel Breakfast Sandwich

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This Bagel Breakfast Sandwich is the perfect easy way to start the morning! This is truly the ultimate breakfast sandwich that gets you ready for the day.

And you'll want to eat one every morning. Trust me. Crisp Bacon, gooey egg, cheesy goodness...this truly is the most satisfying way to start your day.

Well almost the most - I myself am a huge sucker for this Breakfast Fried Rice or this Croque Madame, but neither are as easy to take with you.

However, as far as convenience goes, this breakfast sandwich is right up there with these Baked Egg Cups, Cuban Guava Pastries or Avocado Toast - all easy to make ahead and bring with you.

BUT, none quite as heartwarming and fulfilling as a classic bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. And we're not talking the McDonald's ones...we're talking real deal thick bacon, fresh bagels, gooey cheese and sliced grilled onions - perfect with a side of air fryer breakfast potatoes!

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• Ingredients
• Step By Step Instructions
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Ingredients

Any kind of bagels will work for this recipe (everything, onion, poppy seed, etc.). I do, however, recommend getting good quality bagels, as the better the bagel, the better the sandwich will be.

I prefer to use sharp cheddar cheese as it has the best flavor, but any cheese from Havarti to Swiss to even American cheese (don't judge, it's actually really good on this breakfast sandwich) will work great.

A good quality thicker cut bacon is perfect for this recipe. I like to use a thick peppered bacon, but any kind will do.

The full list of ingredients and quantities is included in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. 

Step By Step Instructions

Cook the bacon first and drain it on paper towels.

Drain any excess bacon grease (reserve the excess in your bacon fat container - yes you should have a bacon fat container). Add the onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they are softened and charred on the outside. Remove and set aside.

Add an additional tablespoon of the reserved bacon grease to the skillet if necessary and heat over medium. Add the eggs, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2 minutes, then cover and cook another 2 minutes.

You can also use these sous vide scrambled eggs to serve on the sandwich.

While the eggs are cooking, toast the bagel(s) until they are lightly browned and spread a thin layer of butter on top.

Add the cheese slices, onions and bacon to the toasted bagel (the bottom half).

Top with the fried egg.

Place the top half on top and serve or wrap it up and take it to go with a delicious green smoothie!

Variations

• American cheese is a great substitute for cheddar cheese as it melts well and has a great flavor.
• Add a slice of tomato to the sandwich.
• Add a couple slices of avocado to the sandwich.
• Squeeze a touch of sriracha on your eggs before adding them to the sandwich for some spice.
• Substitute ham or sausage for the bacon. Eliminate the meat all together for a meat-free option.

Expert Tips

1. The eggs are best when the yolk is still gooey in the center, but not ultra runny.
2. If you don't like onions, you can omit them.
3. Add more bacon or cheese if you want a meatier of cheesier sandwich (though I think it's perfect as is).

Make sure to try some of these air fryer breakfast recipes if you've got an air fryer!

Did you make this bagel breakfast sandwich? Rate the recipe and drop me a comment to let me know how it turned out 🙂

This recipe was originally posted in May 2017. It has been updated for content and photos. 

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