Description
This Bagel Breakfast Sandwich is a quick and delicious morning meal featuring buttery toasted bagels, perfectly cooked eggs with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and a spicy homemade mayo spread. Ready in just 20 minutes, this sandwich combines creamy, savory, and spicy flavors for a satisfying breakfast or brunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
Spicy Mayo Sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ketchup
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) hot sauce
Main Ingredients
- 1½ tablespoons (21 g) unsalted butter, divided
- 2 bagels, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices cheddar or American cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and hot sauce until well combined. Set aside for later use.
- Butter Bagels: Spread ½ tablespoon (7 g) of butter evenly on the cut sides of the bagel halves. Set aside while preparing other components.
- Cook Eggs: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and melt 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter. Once melted and bubbling subsides, gently crack eggs into the pan without crowding.
- Season and Cook Eggs: Let eggs cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. The egg edges will set while keeping yolks runny if desired.
- Flip Eggs and Add Cheese: Carefully flip each egg using a spatula. Immediately place one slice of cheese on top of each egg. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts and eggs reach desired doneness. Arrange cooked eggs side by side for easy assembly.
- Toast Bagels: Using the same skillet, place the buttered bagel halves cut side down. Toast for about 2 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread a generous amount of prepared spicy mayo onto the toasted sides of the bagels. Layer the eggs with melted cheese on the bagels, then top evenly with cooked bacon slices.
- Finish and Serve: Optionally, drizzle additional hot sauce over the assembled sandwiches to enhance spiciness. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use freshly cooked bacon for best texture and flavor.
- Cook eggs to your preferred doneness; for fully cooked yolks, extend cooking time after flipping.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity in the spicy mayo and as a drizzle to control spice level.
- Cheddar or American cheese melts well and complements the sandwich flavors. Feel free to substitute with your favorite melting cheese.
- Bagels can be plain, sesame, or everything flavored based on personal preference.
