This Easy One-Pan Breakfast Bagel Sandwich is the ultimate quick and customizable breakfast! The bagel and eggs cook together in the same skillet, then everything gets flipped, folded, and loaded with your favorite cheese and breakfast sandwich fillings.
I made mine with cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, and avocado, but the customization options are endless. Use your favorite cheese, breakfast protein, veggies, or whatever you already have in your fridge.
I also used an Eat Royo Everything Bagel, which has just 90 calories and is low carb while packing in plenty of fiber and protein. It’s an easy way to make a lighter breakfast bagel that’s still filling and satisfying.
If you need a quick breakfast for busy mornings, this easy skillet breakfast bagel comes together in about 15 minutes with minimal cleanup!
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Why You’ll Love This One-Pan Breakfast Bagel
- Made in one pan: The eggs and bagel cook together in the same skillet for easy prep and cleanup.
- Quick and easy: This breakfast sandwich takes about 15 minutes from start to finish.
- Completely customizable: Use your favorite cheese, protein, veggies, and toppings.
- Packed with protein: Eggs, cheese, and your favorite breakfast protein make it a filling way to start your morning.
- Low-carb option: Using an Eat Royo bagel keeps this breakfast lower in carbs while still giving you a satisfying bagel sandwich.
- Perfect for busy mornings: It uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly.
Ingredients:
- 1 Eat Royo Everything Bagel (discount code COOKINGKATIELADY)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Butter, for the skillet
- Cheddar cheese, or cheese of choice
- Cooked turkey bacon, or breakfast protein of choice
- Avocado, sliced
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How to Make a One-Pan Breakfast Bagel Sandwich
- Whisk the eggs and milk together in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter.
- Slice the bagel in half and place both halves cut-side down in the skillet. Keep the edges of the bagel halves touching or very close together to make flipping easier.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet around the bagel halves, allowing the eggs to fill the space surrounding the bagel.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Cook until the eggs are set enough to flip without falling apart.
- Using a large spatula, carefully flip the bagel and egg mixture over together.
- Fold any egg extending beyond the edges of the bagel inward toward the center.
- Add the cheddar cheese, cooked turkey bacon, avocado, and any other desired fillings.
- Place one bagel half on top of the other to create your breakfast sandwich.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
- Remove from the skillet and enjoy immediately!
Breakfast Bagel Filling Ideas
One of the best things about this one-pan breakfast bagel sandwich is how easy it is to customize. You can make a different combination every time!
Protein: Turkey bacon, chicken sausage, turkey sausage, ham, bacon, or Canadian bacon.
Cheese: Cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella, Swiss, provolone, feta, or your favorite sliced cheese.
Veggies: Spinach, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, or jalapeños.
Extras: Avocado, hot sauce, salsa, pesto, everything bagel seasoning, or fresh herbs.
You can also keep it simple with just egg and cheese for an easy breakfast bagel that comes together even faster.
Tips for the Best Skillet Breakfast Bagel
Keep the bagel halves close together. Place the two halves right next to each other in the skillet. This makes it much easier to flip the bagel and eggs together.
Don’t flip too early. Give the eggs enough time to set before attempting to flip everything. If they’re still too runny, the egg mixture can fall apart.
Use a large spatula. A wide spatula makes flipping the bagel and eggs much easier.
Cook your meat first. Turkey bacon, sausage, bacon, or other breakfast meats should be fully cooked before adding them to the sandwich.
Turn the heat down after assembling. Low heat allows the cheese to melt and the sandwich to warm through without burning the bagel.
How to Make It Higher in Protein
This breakfast bagel already gets protein from the eggs, bagel, cheese, and turkey bacon, but it’s easy to add even more.
Try adding extra turkey bacon, chicken sausage, turkey sausage, ham, or additional egg whites. You can also replace one of the whole eggs with additional egg whites if you prefer.
Storage & Meal Prep
This one-pan breakfast bagel sandwich is best enjoyed fresh from the skillet, especially when using avocado.
For an easy meal-prep option, prepare your fillings ahead of time. Cook your turkey bacon or sausage, slice your vegetables, and store everything separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
When you’re ready for breakfast, cook the bagel and eggs fresh in the skillet, add your prepared fillings, and your breakfast is ready in minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use any kind of bagel?
Yes! You can make this recipe with your favorite bagel. I use an Eat Royo Everything Bagel because it’s 90 calories, low carb, and packed with fiber and protein. Plain, sesame, onion, or other everything bagels would also work.
Can I make this breakfast bagel with egg whites?
Yes. You can use egg whites instead of whole eggs or combine one whole egg with additional egg whites.
What cheese is best for a breakfast bagel sandwich?
Cheddar is my favorite because it melts well and pairs perfectly with eggs and turkey bacon. Pepper jack, Swiss, mozzarella, provolone, or American cheese are also great options.
What can I add to a breakfast bagel?
Turkey bacon, sausage, ham, cheese, avocado, spinach, peppers, onions, hot sauce, salsa, and pesto are all great options.
Can I make this breakfast sandwich ahead of time?
You can, but I recommend making the bagel and eggs fresh for the best texture. Prep your fillings ahead of time so the sandwich only takes a few minutes to put together in the morning.
Why do you cook the eggs and bagel together?
Cooking the eggs directly around the bagel makes this an easy one-pan breakfast and helps create a folded egg layer that fits perfectly inside the bagel sandwich.
Equipment
- Medium skillet
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Large spatula
Time & Yield
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 1 breakfast bagel sandwich
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FAQ’s
Can I make the spreads ahead of time?
Yes. Both the herb chive spread and avocado spread can be prepared ahead. The avocado spread is best enjoyed within 2 days for maximum freshness.
What other vegetables work well in this sandwich?
Bell peppers, sprouts, shredded carrots, red onions, and microgreens are all delicious additions.
Can I use regular bagels?
Absolutely. Any bagel variety works well for this recipe.
How do I keep the sandwich from getting soggy?
Pat tomato slices dry before layering and assemble the sandwiches right before serving for the best texture.
Is this sandwich good for meal prep?
You can prep all the components ahead of time and assemble fresh when ready to eat.
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Description
This Easy One-Pan Breakfast Bagel Sandwich is the ultimate quick and customizable breakfast! The bagel and eggs cook together in the same skillet, then everything gets flipped, folded, and loaded with your favorite cheese and breakfast sandwich fillings.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Whisk the eggs and milk together in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
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Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter.
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Slice the bagel in half and place both halves cut-side down in the skillet. Keep the edges of the bagel halves touching or very close together to make flipping easier.
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Pour the egg mixture into the skillet around the bagel halves, allowing the eggs to fill the space surrounding the bagel.
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Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
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Cook until the eggs are set enough to flip without falling apart.
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Using a large spatula, carefully flip the bagel and egg mixture over together.
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Fold any egg extending beyond the edges of the bagel inward toward the center.
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Add the cheddar cheese, cooked turkey bacon, avocado, and any other desired fillings.
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Place one bagel half on top of the other to create your breakfast sandwich.
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Reduce the heat to low and cook until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
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Remove from the skillet and enjoy immediately!
Note
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Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and can have slight rounding. Macros can very depending on fillings you use.
