Description
Irresistible bagel breakfast sliders combine savory ham, melted cheese, and perfectly scrambled eggs between toasted bagel halves. Weekend mornings become deliciously memorable when you savor these compact flavor-packed breakfast sandwiches that satisfy morning hunger with gourmet flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 eggs
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) cream cheese, softened
Bread and Base:
- 10 mini bagels, halved
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons dried onion
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350 degrees and lightly coat a spacious baking pan with cooking spray. Whisk eggs and milk together until they transform into a light, aerated mixture.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain excess grease, reserving approximately one tablespoon of drippings in the pan.
- Pour whisked egg mixture into the skillet, reducing heat to medium-low. Gently fold eggs with a spatula, allowing them to set gradually. Season with salt and pepper when nearly cooked, then fold in fresh chives. Remove from heat.
- Generously spread cream cheese across the bottom bagel halves, arranging them side by side in the prepared baking dish. Layer scrambled eggs evenly over the cream cheese, then crumble crispy bacon on top. Sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese liberally, crown with bagel tops.
- Brush bagel tops with melted butter, then dust with a robust blend of dried onion, granulated garlic, sesame and poppy seeds.
- Bake until bagels develop a golden crispness and cheese melts completely, approximately 10 minutes. Serve immediately while warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Assemble the sliders a day before and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve for maximum convenience and time-saving.
- Bacon Alternatives: Swap bacon with turkey bacon, plant-based bacon strips, or omit entirely for vegetarian-friendly version while maintaining flavor profile.
- Egg Customization: Use egg whites or liquid egg substitute to reduce calories and create a lighter breakfast option without compromising texture.
- Cheese Flexibility: Experiment with different cheese varieties like Swiss, pepper jack, or goat cheese to create unique flavor combinations and personalize the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg