Cheesy Everything Bagel Breakfast Sandwich
This everything bagel sandwich is perfect for breakfast on busy mornings. Made with a folded egg, ham, and melted cheese, it's a quick, tasty, and portable option to meal prep for the week.
Ingredients
- 1 regular everything bagel sliced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp everything bagel seasoning
- black pepper to taste
- 1 slice cheddar cheese
- 1 slice Swiss cheese
- 1 slice ham
- 1 tsp butter
Instructions
- Slice the everything bagel and toast until golden brown, butter, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and a splash of milk until slightly frothy, then sprinkle your everything bagel seasoning and black pepper.
- Melt butter over medium-low heat in a small skillet, and pour in the egg mixture. Let it cook (don't scramble) until it's mostly set. It will still be slightly soft on top.
- Add your cheddar cheese slice to the center, and make a folded egg by carefully folding the egg over the cheese on all sides to create a square.
- Place a slice of ham on top of your folded egg and add a slice of Swiss cheese. Add 1-2 drops of water next to the egg, ham, and cheese, and cover with a lid for about 30 seconds. (This will create steam, which will melt the cheese faster without overcooking the egg).
- Then, just transfer your egg to the bottom half of the toasted bagel, top with the other half, and enjoy!
Notes
Variations:
- Swap out the ham with bacon, turkey bacon, or sausage patties.
- If you want your breakfast sandwich to have a little more spice, add some pepper jack cheese.
- Don't like Swiss cheese? Add some mozzarella to the top. Prefer less cheese? Only use one slice of cheese in the middle of the egg or on top of the ham.
- Add some sliced avocado, tomato slices on top, or try adding sautéed mushrooms, onions, peppers, and spinach to your egg mixture.
- We like to keep things pretty simple with picky eaters in our home, but you can add a spread to your bagel, such as a flavored cream cheese spread, or add some hot sauce or Dijon mustard for some spice.
- You also don't have to use the folded egg method; a fried egg will work for this breakfast sandwich and be just as delicious.
Helpful Tips
- When making your folded egg, cook it over medium-low heat to avoid overcooking.
- Add 1-2 drops of water to your skillet next to your egg, cheese, and ham, and cover for a quick cheese melt.
- Since the everything bagel seasoning has salt in it, no extra salt is needed with the black pepper.
Storage:
- If meal prepping for the week, wrap your sandwiches in aluminum foil or parchment paper and store them in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze these bagel sandwiches by wrapping them in aluminum foil or placing them in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to a month.
- To reheat from the fridge, microwave for 30-60 seconds, or 1-2 minutes from the freezer. Be careful not to heat for too long, as the bagel can become chewy.