BACON EGG CHEESE BAGEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love making breakfast for dinner, but it has to be a nice hearty breakfast like this bacon, egg and cheese bagel.  It has to be hearty, filling, and delicious and this one is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It starts with a good quality fresh bagel that’s grilled in the pan. You can use any kind of bagel such as plain, onion, poppy seed, plain or everything bagels). The better the bagel, the better the sandwich will be. I like to use a thick-cut Applewood smoked bacon but any bacon you like will work. This is crisp bacon, gooey egg, cheesy goodness!

 Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel

 1 bagel (plain, whole wheat or everything bagel works)

3 tablespoons butter, divided

2 slices of bacon, cooked

2 eggs, cooked over easy or scrambled

2 slices of American cheese

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

Slice bagel in half and spread the butter on the cut sides.

Pre-heat your cast iron pan (or griddle) over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter.  Once the butter has melted, place your bagels face down and toast until golden brown. Flip the bagels over and lay your sliced cheese on top. Cover until the cheese is slightly melted.  Remove from skillet to a plate and set aside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and, once melted, crack your egg into the pan. I go with an over easy egg because I like that yolk oozing out while I’m eating it.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the whites are set. Uncover and season with salt and pepper. Place the cooked bacon in the same pan until warm.

Transfer the eggs and bacon to the cheese topped bagel and replace the top. Serve immediately or wrap for an on-the-go breakfast!