American · Breakfast · Easy
Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel
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- 25 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Serves
- 2
- Calories
- 540
Toasted bagels hold crisp bacon, set eggs and warm cheddar. The sturdy bread catches the cheese while keeping the sandwich easy to eat.
A warm pan and a little patience give Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel its contrasting textures: crisp bacon, tender egg and chewy toasted bread. Cook the bacon first so it is ready when the eggs come off the heat.
Choose medium bagels rather than oversized bakery rounds, which can overwhelm the filling. Splitting and toasting them before assembly keeps the cut faces from turning soft against the eggs.
Method
Lay the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium heat for , turning as needed, until browned and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel and pour off the fat.
Toast the bagels in a toaster for about until their cut sides are golden; do this while the bacon cooks.
Melt the butter in the wiped skillet over medium-low heat. Crack in the eggs, season with black pepper and cook for until the whites turn opaque.
Flip the eggs, add a slice of cheddar to each and cook for until the yolks are set and the cheese softens.
Layer the eggs and bacon on the bagel bottoms and close with the tops. Serve while the toast is crisp.
Forkue tips
- Break long bacon strips in half before layering so the first bite does not pull the whole strip out.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate the cooked bacon and eggs for up to 2 days separately from the bagels. Warm the filling gently in a covered skillet and toast the bagels fresh.
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Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel: FAQ
Can I use turkey bacon?
Yes. Follow its package cooking directions, then assemble the sandwich as written. The leaner bacon may need a lightly greased pan.
Can I make the eggs ahead?
Yes, cook them fully and chill separately from the bread. Reheat gently before adding them to a freshly toasted bagel.
How do I store and reheat Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel?
Refrigerate the cooked bacon and eggs for up to 2 days separately from the bagels. Warm the filling gently in a covered skillet and toast the bagels fresh.
How long does Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel take?
About 25 min in total: 10 min prep and 15 min cooking.
What do I need to make Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel?
The key ingredients are bagels, bacon, eggs, cheddar and butter, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel?
Break long bacon strips in half before layering so the first bite does not pull the whole strip out.
