Fuss-free and super-speedy, these Bagel Eggs are the perfect brunch recipe! Imagine golden, crispy bagels with perfectly cooked eggs, salty parmesan cheese, and a dollop of herby avocado—all made in 15 minutes on 1 sheet pan. And, you can easily turn this bagel with egg and cheese into a quick breakfast sandwich by adding various breakfast meats, roasted veggies, and more.
Update: This recipe was originally published in November 2022. I made updates to the article below to include more information about making this recipe for egg in bagel at home.
About these bagel and eggs
I don’t know about you, but mornings aren’t necessarily my favorite. I’m not one to spring out of bed, ready to conquer my day (but I’m envious of those of you who ARE… Tell me your secrets!!!). Rather, I’m more likely to stumble to the coffee machine, pour a big mug nearly to the brim, and gulp it down greedily as my body tries to shake off the sleepies.
If you, like me, find your AM routine more of a chore than a pleasure, this ridiculously easy breakfast is here to give you a glimmer of hope. Aside from being super satisfying, loading up a bagel with eggs and cheese for your first meal is:
Why you’ll love this breakfast recipe
- Quick & Easy. As with all sheet pan meals, so long as you use a sheet of parchment, the cleanup is nearly non-existent. Everything bakes together on one tray, and you only need 5 simple ingredients to make it happen.
- Budget-Friendly. One bagel, a swoosh of butter, two eggs, and a dusting of parmesan cheese is all you need to feed two adults. All in, that’s less than $1 per person!
- Super Versatile – Since the base recipe is so simple, you can take it in any direction you want! Make it a bagel breakfast sandwich and get meaty or keep it vegetarian. Go dairy-free or load up on cheesy goodness. The options are limitless.
- Deeply Satisfying – Don’t get me wrong: I LOVE devouring a chewy New York bagel loaded with cream cheese schmear. The only problem is that I’m always hungry about an hour after I do. Adding a protein-packed egg into the mix and losing half the bagel makes for a more balanced meal, especially if I serve it with my bright and yummy avocado salsa! In short, bagels with eggs and avocado > plain bagels.
If you’re looking for more bagel breakfasts, try this Bagel and Lox Breakfast recipe next.
Ingredients for this egg in a bagel recipe
Making this super simple bagel and egg breakfast requires just 5 simple ingredients. Here’s what to grab:
- Bagel – Feel free to use homemade bagels if you have them on hand. You can also use ANY store-bought bagel you like including plain, everything, asiago, poppy seeds, sesame, and cinnamon raisin.
- Butter – I love the way butter browns in the oven. You can swap in heart-healthy olive oil or any plant-based butter if dairy is off the table.
- Parmesan Cheese – Technically optional, but undeniably delicious. Feel free to use any other type of cheese you prefer (including vegan) or omit it altogether.
- Eggs – I use large eggs as my “go-to.” If you cut your bagel hole to be a scant 2 1/2 inches you can fit an XL egg for even more satisfying noms.
- Kosher Salt & Freshly Cracked Black Pepper – For seasoning.
- Optional garnishes: I love topping this simple egg in a hole bagel with avocado salsa (see below), crumbled feta, and hot sauce. But, you do you and use what you love!
Avocado salsa
If you opt to make my bright and fresh avocado salsa, you should also grab:
- Avocado – Opt for *just* ripe, slightly firm avocados for the best texture.
- Scallion – I love the color and flavor of scallions (make sure to use both the white and green parts), but you can easily swap in red, yellow, or white onions, or use shallots instead.
- Lime – Fresh is always best when it comes to citrus juice. To get the most out of your fruit, give it a firm roll on the countertop for 10-15 seconds before slicing it open.
- Cilantro – I love the herbaceous freshness of cilantro, but I know there are those among us who HATE it. If that’s your story, feel free to swap in your favorite fresh herbs, I recommend parsley; or simply omit it.
- Cumin & Smoked Paprika – For warmth. If you only have cumin seeds, toast them in a dry pan until fragrant and pulverize them with a mortar and pestle. You can also opt to use either sweet or hot paprika if you prefer!
Recipe variations
Aside from turning them into a delightfully filling bagel egg sandwich, you can also:
- Use bagel thins for a lighter meal. Just note that you’ll probably wanna use both halves, and the egg may leak out over the top a bit.
- Switch out the cheese. Swap out the parmesan cheese for cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese for a cheddar bagel in a hole.
- Make them gluten-free by swapping in your favorite GF Bagel.
- Make them dairy-free by using plant-based butter or olive oil and swapping in vegan cheese (or omitting the cheese).
FAQs: frequently asked questions
You’ve got questions? I’ve got answers! If you have a question you don’t see listed below, please drop them in the comments section. I’m happy to help when I can!
Do bagels usually have eggs?
Unless you’re ordering an egg bagel, the bagel dough likely does not have any eggs in it.
Can I turn this into a sandwich?
I love this simple bagel with egg and cheese, but there’s plenty of room for customization. Here are a few of my favorite variations:
The first is pretty obvious – make bagel egg breakfast sandwiches! Follow the recipe, making a bagel-egg-in-the-hole with the top bagel half *only*, and bake the bottom of the bagel – brushed with butter – right alongside.
- To turn it into a sandwich with one egg in a hole. Top the plain bagel bottom with a tablespoon or two of avocado salsa, using a fork to gently smash the avocado and make it more spreadable. Add your favorite sandwich ingredients (I listed lots of ingredients below), then top with your bagel egg and enjoy.
- Make the ultimate bagel egg sandwich. You can also feel free to use two bagel eggs to make a breakfast sandwich if you don’t mind a messy, drippy egg bottom! Like Nana always said, when it comes to food, the messier, the better.
What’s good on a bagel and egg?
Layer on your favorite breakfast sandwich ingredients to bulk it up. Some of my favorites include:
- Breakfast Meats: Think sausage, bacon, canadian bacon, or smoked salmon.
- Deli Meats: Try turkey, chicken, ham, or roast beef.
- Leftover Meats: Repurpose your holiday turkey, rotisserie chicken, steak, salmon fillets, or taco meat.
- Cheese: Add creamy goodness with slices of cheddar, gouda, mozzarella or havarti cheese. Or use cream cheese, Neufchatel, or any other melty cheese you can think of.
- Veggies: Get as weird as you want here. Basics like lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and pickled veggies are great, or try roasted veggies (e.g. sweet potato, beets, onions, tomatoes, red bell peppers, etc) instead.
- Spreads: Add extra flavor using mayo, mustard, ketchup, sriracha, pesto, hummus, or cranberry relish.
- If you’re more of a sweet breakfast person, skip the parmesan and pepper and opt to smear on peanut butter and jelly after they come out of the oven! Add extra flair with a light dusting of cinnamon sugar. Bonus points if you choose a sweet bagel flavor like cinnamon raisin or blueberry. (Don’t knock it till you try it. Haven’t you ever eaten toast and jelly with your eggs? It’s like that, but better!)
Alright, my friends! I hope you crust me enough to try these egg-celent Bagel Eggs for yourself. I’m not yolking — they’re amazing!
If you do give ‘em a whirl, let me know how they turn out by giving me a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating and/or a comment below! You can also always feel free to tag me in your social media posts (@nospoonnecessary) so I can cheer you on!
Until next time, cheers!
Cheyanne
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Equipment
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1 Small Bowl (for melting butter)
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1 Pastry brush (for brushing butter onto bagels)
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1 Baking Sheet with Parchment Paper (for baking bagel eggs)
Ingredients
Bagel Eggs
- 1 whole Bagel
- 2 TBS Butter – melted & DIVIDED
- ¼ Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Large Eggs
- to taste Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
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Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Arrange oven rack to the center position. Then, preheat the oven to 375-degrees F.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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Prep Bagel: Place the bagel onto a clean work surface and then use a serrated knife to cut the bagel in half.
Using a 2-inch round cutter or a paring knife, make the center of each bagel half about 2-inches wide (to hold the egg).
Brush the cut side of each bagel half with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter.
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Start Bagel Eggs – Butter and Cheese: Brush half a tablespoon of melted butter onto the parchment paper, greasing two circles the size of bagels.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese onto one of circles of melted butter on the baking sheet.
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Add Bagel Halves: Place a bagel half, cut-side-down, directly on top of the cheese. Repeat with the remaining parmesan and bagel half.
Use the palm of your hand to firmly press the bagel half into the parmesan cheese and “seal” the bagel to the parchment paper. Repeat with the other bagel half.
(Tip: Make sure you press and adhere the bottom of the bagel to the parchment paper – this will prevent the egg from leaking and seeping out in the next step.)
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Add Eggs: Brush the remaining half a tablespoon of butter over the tops of the bagels.
Crack one egg into each bagel hole and then season each egg to taste with salt and pepper.
(Tip: If you pressed your bagels down onto the cheese and your eggs still run out a little from under the bagel – don’t stress. The whites will congeal and they will bake up just fine.)
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Bake Bagel and Eggs: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake according to the times below:
For runny yolks with set whites, bake for about 10-12 minutes.
If you prefer a fully set and cooked yolk, bake your bagel eggs for 13-15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, Make the Salsa – Optional: To a medium bowl, add the scallions, avocado, lime juice, cilantro, cumin and paprika. Season to taste with flakey sea salt and ground black pepper.
Gently toss to thoroughly combine all the ingredients. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
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Serve Bagel Eggs: Transfer your bagel eggs to a serving platter. Top avocado salsa and enjoy!
Notes
- Bagel scraps: You can save the bagel cut-out scraps and bake them right alongside your bagel egg in a hole in the oven – just brush them with melted butter first.
- Bagel egg sandwich: Follow the recipe, making a bagel-egg-in the-hole with the top bagel half ONLY. Bake the bottom of the bagel – brushed with butter – right alongside. To assemble sandwich, top the plain bagel bottom with a tablespoon or two of avocado salsa. Use a fork to gently smash the avocado. Top with your favorite breakfast sandwich ingredients, such as crispy bacon, ham or smoked salmon, and sliced tomatoes. Top with bagel egg and enjoy.
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Need to Scale the Recipe? Hover your mouse over the number of servings in the recipe card. You’ll see a sliding scale pop up, you can use that to scale the recipe up or down as needed.
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Got questions? I’ve got answers! If you ever run into an issue, have a question, or need any clarification – please feel free to drop them in the comments section. I’m happy to help when I can!
Nutrition
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