Crispy bacon, egg topped with two slices of melty cheese on an everything bagel with a smoky campfire sauce. This is the ultimate breakfast sandwich and honestly takes the concept of breakfast sandwiches to the next level. This sandwich is stacked with cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese for extra cheesy flavor.
Let's be honest, this breakfast bagel sandwich is the best hangover sandwich and is perfect to pair with iced coffee. That is not all it is good for though. It is the perfect Saturday morning meat egg and cheese bagel breakfast sandwich and also one that the kids and whole family will love and adore. This recipe is always great to make ahead of time and freeze to heat up throughout the week and only requires a few simple ingredients.
This was inspired by my Everything Bagel Lox Breakfast Sandwich on this site, and pairs well with this Frozen Hashbrown Recipe.
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Ingredients
- everything bagel
- eggs
- chives
- salt and pepper
- tomato
- pepper jack cheese
- cheddar cheese
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
- barbecue sauce
- liquid smoke
- bacon
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Cook the bacon on medium heat until crispy. While the bacon cooks, chop the chives. Slice the tomato. When the bacon is done, place them on a paper towel to drain the grease.
Mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and liquid smoke to make campfire sauce. On medium heat, spray a non stick pan with pam. Whisk two eggs in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to the eggs.
Pour the eggs into the pan and gently and continuously push the edges of the egg towards the middle until a smaller circle of egg forms. Sprinkle chives on top of the eggs. Flip the egg once to cook both sides. Add the slices of cheese and allow the cheese to melt.
Toast the bagel until golden brown. Spread the campfire sauce on both halves of the toasted bagel. Place the eggs and cheese on the bottom half of the bagel. Add a slice of tomato on top of the cheese. Break a slice of bacon in half and add on top of the tomato. Top the sandwich with the top half of the bagel.
Hint: keep the egg moving while cooking so that it does not brown too much or stick to the pan. Continuously pushing the edges of the egg towards the middle until it stops moving and becomes more solid assures you have a nice, fluffy egg.
Substitutions
- Bagel - use plain fresh bagels, sesame bagels, or onion bagels to slightly alter the flavor. You can also choose to use an english muffin
- Gluten Free- use gluten free bagels to make this recipe gluten free
- Dairy Free - use vegan cheese for a dairy free version of this recipe
Variations
- Spicy - add chili flakes while cooking the eggs to imbue heat into the dish, or hot sauce to the campfire sauce
- Deluxe - add guacamole, crispy onions or additional breakfast meats
- Air Fried - make everything in the air fryer for a minimal dish version
- Cream Cheese - bacon pairs so well with cream cheese. A bacon cream cheese bagel sandwich is a deliciously easy breakfast food
See this Air Fryer Breakfast Sandwich on my website!
Equipment
Bacon is easiest to cook on an electric griddle because it assures for a nice even cook. You will also need a non stick pan to cook the eggs in, a toaster to toast the bagel, a sharp knife and cutting board, and a small bowl to mix the sauce.
Storage
Store pre-assembled breakfast sandwiches wrapped in aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to two days.
These ingredients do stand up well to freezing already assembled and wrapped in aluminum foil for up to 2 weeks. It is suggested to add the sauce to the bagel after reheating if making ahead of time whether you are freezing it or storing it in the refrigerator. This is the perfect breakfast sandwich to make ahead of time for meal prep and with your favorite bagels to enjoy this homemade version of a favorite on the go breakfast.
Top tip
After adding the slice of cheese, add about a tablespoon of water to the pan and immediately cover with a lid. This will help the cheese to melt quickly so you have a nice gooey cheese while making sure the egg does not overcook.
FAQ
I will always suggest a crisp bacon made from pork. You can also choose to use Canadian bacon, turkey bacon, or even pork roll or breakfast sausage patty if you want to change up the flavor. Scrapple is a fan favorite in our home as well.
This is definitely personal preference. This sandwich is made with fluffy scrambled eggs. You can choose to use a runny egg as well. Runny eggs in a breakfast sandwich are delicious.
Cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese add a to n of flavor and are the preferred cheeses for this recipe. You can also use a slice of American cheese for a more mild flavor for these bacon egg and cheese sandwiches.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich:
Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwich
Equipment
- 1 Toaster
Ingredients
- 4 everything bagels
- 8 eggs whisked
- 4 tablespoon chives chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 4 slices tomato
- 4 slices bacon
Instructions
- Cook the bacon on medium heat until crispy. While the bacon cooks, chop the chives. Slice the tomato. When the bacon is done, place them on a paper towel to drain the grease.
- Mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and liquid smoke to make campfire sauce.
- On medium heat, spray a non stick pan with pam. Whisk two eggs in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to the eggs.
- Pour the eggs into the pan and gently and continuously push the edges of the egg towards the middle until a smaller circle of egg forms. Sprinkle chives on top of the eggs. Flip the egg once to cook both sides. Add the slices of cheese and allow the cheese to melt.
- Toast the bagel until golden brown. Spread the campfire sauce on both halves of the toasted bagel. Place the eggs and cheese on the bottom half of the bagel. Add a slice of tomato on top of the cheese. Break a slice of bacon in half and add on top of the tomato. Top the sandwich with the top half of the bagel.
Notes
- Add a tablespoon of water to the pan after adding the cheese on top of the eggs and immediately cover with a lid. This will steam the cheese and help it melt faster.
- Constantly move the eggs around when cooking to assure that they do not overcook.
Nutrition
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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