Description
Start your day with this delicious and protein-packed breakfast classic. A warm, toasty bagel layered with a perfectly cooked egg and melted cheese creates the ultimate morning meal. Perfect for busy mornings or a leisurely breakfast at home, this easy-to-make recipe is a satisfying way to fuel your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bagel (plain, sesame, or everything bagel)
- 1 large egg
- 1 slice of cheese (cheddar, American, or provolone)
- 1 tsp butter or oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Add-ins and Variations:
- 2 slices of crispy bacon or vegetarian bacon
- 2 slices of avocado
- 1 slice of tomato
- 1 tsp hot sauce or ketchup
Instructions
Prepare the Bagel:
- Slice the bagel in half and toast both halves to your desired level of crispness.
Cook the Egg:
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add butter or oil.
- Crack the egg into the skillet. For a sunny-side-up egg, cook until whites are set but yolk remains runny (about 2-3 minutes).
- For scrambled eggs, whisk the egg in a bowl, pour it into the skillet, and cook, stirring gently until soft and fluffy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Melt the Cheese:
- Place the slice of cheese on top of the cooked egg in the skillet. Cover with a lid for 30 seconds to melt the cheese.
Assemble the Bagel:
- Place the cheese-topped egg on the bottom half of the toasted bagel.
- Add any optional toppings like bacon, avocado, or tomato.
- Top with the remaining bagel half.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve immediately while the bagel is warm and the cheese is gooey. Pair with coffee, juice, or your favorite breakfast beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 16g