Easy Breakfast Bagel Recipe (egg, bacon, cheese)

Turn classic ingredients into this Easy Breakfast Bagel Recipe. It's the perfect on-the-go breakfast! Bagels have never looked better than when topped with fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheese.

Chewy, salty, creamy, and rich in flavor, this is what breakfast dreams are made of in our kitchen. A Bagel Breakfast Sandwich is just that! It's a healthy all-in-one breakfast that you can grab and go with on busy mornings.

My kids call them pizza bagels, and they're perfect for that family brunch or breakfast potluck around holidays or family gatherings. Bite-sized options are always a favorite!

If hosting a breakfast or brunch, make sure to add my Savory Ham and Egg Frittata Recipe, Best Banana Bread Recipe, Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole, and our Easy Blueberry Oatmeal Bars to the buffet.

Jump to:

• Why This Recipes Is So Good
• Ingredient Notes
• Variations on Breakfast Bagels
• Step-By-Step Instructions
• How to Freeze Breakfast Bagels
• Expert Tips & Tricks
• Recipe FAQs
• More Easy Breakfast Ideas
• Printable Recipe

Why This Recipes Is So Good

• Quick & Easy
• Make-Ahead
• High-Protein
• Family Favorite
• Freezer-Friendly

Ingredient Notes

• Mini bagels: You'll need to half your fresh bagels to make a nice base for the toppings. You can also use two bagels to make a breakfast sandwich.
• Butter: You'll use the butter to toast the bagels as well as make the scrambled eggs.
• Large eggs: Eggs provide some nice protein to top your bagels. You can also use egg whites. I think scrambling the eggs is the best way to do this, but you could also use a fried egg.
• Heavy cream: Using a little heavy cream when making your scrambled eggs gives them a light, fluffy texture. You can also use milk.
• Shredded Cheddar: I think cheddar pairs perfectly with eggs, but any type of cheese you love or have on hand is perfect.
• Cooked bacon: You'll need to cook your bacon before topping your bagels. We think cooking bacon in the oven is the easiest.
• Kosher salt and Freshly ground black pepper
• Green onions for garnish (optional)

Variations on Breakfast Bagels

As mentioned, there are tons of ways you can add variety to this bagel breakfast recipe. We stuck with a classic bacon, egg, and cheese recipe, but you can easily substitute your favorite breakfast flavors. Try one of these:

• Sausage, mushroom, bell pepper, and onion.
• Canadian bacon or ham with cheddar cheese.
• Veggie bacon for vegetarians.
• All veggies - with mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.
• Jalapeno slices with cheese and eggs.
• Topped with hot sauce, salsa, Everything but the Bagel seasoning, or avocado slices.

Did you know you can make homemade sausage? It's healthier than store-bought!

Step-By-Step Instructions

Gather your ingredients together to get started making this delicious breakfast!

• Step 1 - Preheat Oven + Slice Bagels: Preheat your oven, prepare your baking sheet, and slice the bagels in half.

• Step 2 - Toast: Place the sliced bagels open side up on the baking sheet, lightly butter them, and bake for 10 minutes to toast.

• Step 3 - Make Scrambled Eggs: While the bagels are toasting, prepare your scrambled eggs. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream until light and frothy. Now, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat to melt the butter. Add the egg mixture and turn down the heat to cook until scrambled. Stir occasionally to cook all sides through. Season the eggs as desired while cooking.

• Step 4 - Assemble Bagels: Remove the toasted bagels from the oven and divide the scrambled eggs between the bagel halves.

• Step 5 - Bake: Sprinkle the tops with cheese and crumbled bacon before placing them back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and garnish with green onions or sauce as desired, then serve warm.

You could also pop them in the air fryer for a few minutes to crisp them up and melt the cheese.

How to Freeze Breakfast Bagels

Since these are mini and take a bit of time to prepare, we like making super large portions and then freezing them for another day to have a quick breakfast. This is meal prep at its best!

To do that, you need to follow a few simple steps.

1. Prepare the delicious breakfast bagel sandwich as directed, then bake and allow it to cool completely.
2. Place them on a lined baking sheet and flash freeze for one hour so that the toppings are frozen in place.
3. Now, remove the bagels from the baking sheet and place them in a freezer storage bag or container. Remember to label and date the container!

If you want to keep them separate to only pull out a few at a time, layer them in a large freezer storage container with waxed paper between the layers.

Want another fast breakfast option? Check out our 1-Minute Sauage and Cheese Omelet.

Expert Tips & Tricks

• Add Flavorful Extras: Consider adding other toppings like sliced avocado, tomato, spinach, or even a dollop of salsa or hot sauce for extra flavor and texture.
• Serve Immediately: Breakfast bagels are best enjoyed fresh and warm, so serve them as soon as they're assembled for the best taste and texture.
• Storing: If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a day or two. Reheat them in the oven or toaster oven until warmed through before serving.
• Make Ahead: These Breakfast Bagels freeze very well — wrap cooled pizza bagels tightly in plastic wrap (I usually place them in an airtight container or a large Ziploc bag for good measure) and freeze. Defrost in the microwave or toaster oven before enjoying them at a later time.

Make sure to check out our handy tips on How to Prevent Freezer Burn!

Recipe FAQs

More Easy Breakfast Ideas

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This post was originally published on March 6, 2020, and was updated with enhanced instructions on April 1, 2024.