A breakfast bagel is a great way to start the day. It's the ultimate breakfast sandwich that can be ready in just 10 minutes!
A hearty breakfast bagel is one of my favorite go-to breakfast ideas that can be ready in 10 minutes!
What Is A Breakfast Bagel?
A breakfast bagel is a breakfast sandwich that uses a bagel as the base of the sandwich. A bagel sandwich can be made with eggs or topped with fresh fruit, cream cheese, and proteins like ham, bacon, chicken, salmon, or steak.
Today, we're keeping it simple and extra delicious by making a ham and cheese breakfast bagel.
Why This Recipe Works
- A great way to start the day!: A bagel breakfast sandwich is the ultimate way to start your day. It's hearty enough to carry you through to lunch without leaving you feeling like you need a snack.
- Easy to customize: The type of bagel you use is up to you; plain, sesame, or everything. You can also use your favorite cheese and protein in this bagel egg sandwich recipe.
- Cooks quickly: Ready in less than 10 minutes!
Ingredients In A Bagel Sandwich
Ingredient Notes
- Bagel: A bagel is substantial and definitely satisfying. The type of bagel you use is up to you, plain, sesame, everything. I generally don’t use a cinnamon raisin with my eggs, but if you’re a huge fan of this type of bagel, go ahead and use it.
- Eggs: Use 2 large eggs.
- Ham: I use 1 ounce of ham which is 1-2 slices of deli ham in this bagel egg sandwich. Feel free to use 1 or 2 slices of cooked bacon or a cooked sausage patty instead.
- Cheese: Use 1 ounce of your favorite cheese. I like using 1 or 2 slices of cheddar cheese from the grocery store deli.
- Butter: We cook the eggs in butter.
- Salt and black pepper: For flavor.
See below for ways to use leftover ingredients.
How To Make A Breakfast Bagel For One
See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- Slice the bagel in half and put both halves in the toaster.
- While the bagel is toasting, make the eggs: Crack the eggs in a small bowl and beat them with salt and black pepper.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Pour in the eggs and as the bottom sets, use the tip of a rubber spatula to lift up the edges of the eggs and let the uncooked eggs run underneath.
- When the bottom is almost cooked, but the top is slightly wiggly, lay the cheese and ham over the middle.
- Fold the egg in half and slide it off of the pan.
- Butter both halves of the bagel. Fold the egg in half again and place it on one half of the bagel.
- Top with the other half of the bagel and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- A bagel is the star of this breakfast sandwich but feel free to get creative. Kick it up a notch by adding a bit of hot sauce, a few slices of a ripe avocado, fresh tomatoes, and maybe a slice of an onion.
- Make a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel.
- Make an open-faced breakfast sandwich by using only half of the bagel.
- Eliminate the meat for a meat-free option.
- Use smoked salmon instead of ham.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or dill to the eggs.
- Add ¼ cup of fresh spinach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. These are great for meal planning! Double or triple the ingredients and make several breakfast bagel sandwiches. You can refrigerate these for up to 3 days and simply reheat them in the microwave.
Egg breakfast bagels are a great freezer meal. Build your bagel with the cooked egg, ham, and cheese. Next, wrap each breakfast sandwich in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To heat: For best results, thaw in the fridge overnight. Unwrap the bagel sandwich, place it on a plate and cover it with a paper towel. Microwave for 30-45 seconds, until heated through.
Although it's pretty hearty on its own, you might like to add a bowl of fresh fruit, baked oatmeal, or a smoothie.
Other Ways To Top A Bagel
Any of these ingredients will go well with bagels for breakfast:
- Peanut butter and banana
- Cream cheese, smoked salmon, and capers
- Fried egg and avocado
- Pizza toppings like pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, and mozzarella
- Ground beef patty for a burger bagel
- Apple butter
- Butter and jam
How To Make A Healthy Breakfast Sandwich
There are so many variations you can use to make a bagel breakfast sandwich healthy!
- Switch to whole grain bagels. Switching to whole grain will add fiber which helps to regulate digestion and helps you feel fuller longer.
- Add vegetables to the eggs. Vegetables provide valuable vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
- Use egg whites. You can make your breakfast sandwich with egg whites only. This will help to lower the cholesterol content and overall calories for your meal. If you are using this method, you will want to add 4 egg whites or use ½ cup of fat-free egg substitute.
- Swap out the meat. Instead of using ham, use turkey bacon, turkey sausage, or leave the meat out altogether.
- Use less cheese. Cheese adds sodium to the meal. If you're watching your sodium content, use unsalted butter, reduced sodium cheese, or leave the cheese out altogether.
More Single Serving Breakfast Recipes
If you like this breakfast bagel recipe, you might also like to try these single serving and small batch breakfast recipes:
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this ham, egg, and cheese breakfast bagel, you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
- Eggs: Frittata, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Cup, Rice Pudding, Banana Pancakes, Brownies
- Ham: Crustless Spinach Quiche, Ham and Cheese Dutch Baby, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Ham and Cheese Scones
- Cheese: Mini Sausage and Cheese Beer Bread, Cheese Grits, Stuffed Peppers, Taco Soup
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Breakfast Bagel For One
See the post above for expert tips,
FAQs and ways to use leftover ingredients.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bagel
- 2 tablespoons butter , divided
- 2 large eggs
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 slices cheddar cheese (about 1 ounce)
- 1-2 slices deli ham (about 1 ounce)
Instructions
- Slice the bagel in half and put both halves in the toaster. Toast until lightly browned.
- Crack the eggs in a small bowl and beat them with salt and black pepper.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Pour in the eggs and as the bottom sets, use the tip of a rubber spatula to lift up the edges of the eggs and let the uncooked eggs run underneath.
- When the bottom is almost cooked, but the top is slightly wiggly, lay the cheese and ham over the middle.
- Fold the egg in half and slide it off of the pan.
- Butter both halves of the bagel. Fold the egg in half again and place it on one half of the bagel.
- Top with the other half of the bagel and enjoy!
Notes
- A bagel is the star of this breakfast sandwich but feel free to get creative. Kick it up a notch by adding a bit of hot sauce, a few slices of a ripe avocado, fresh tomatoes, and maybe a slice of an onion.
- Make a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel.
- Make an open-faced breakfast sandwich by using only half of the bagel.
- Eliminate the meat for a meat-free option.
- Use smoked salmon instead of ham.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or dill to the eggs.
- Add ¼ cup of fresh spinach.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
J. Hegyi says
Terrific recipe.