One-Pan Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel
I am fully hooked on the viral one-pan bagel hack! This sausage, egg and cheese bagel cooks right in the skillet, so the outside gets so crispy while the inside stays perfectly fluffy. Crumbled sausage, green onions and eggs cook together, then the bagel gets pressed right into the eggs and folded with melty cheese. This one-pan egg and cheese bagel is ready in about 15 minutes.
Love breakfast sandwiches? Try my Monte Cristo Sandwich for brunch.
Why You’ll Love This One-Pan Bagel
- One pan breakfast.
- Crispy outside, fluffy eggs inside.
- Ready in 15 minutes.
- Viral hack that really works.
Ingredients for a Sausage, Egg and Cheese Bagel
The Bagel
An everything or plain bagel.
The Filling
Eggs, ground sausage, green onions, shredded cheese, butter or oil, salt and pepper.
Swap note: Use a gluten-free bagel for gluten free, or turkey sausage for a lighter breakfast.
How to Make a One-Pan Bagel
Step 1: Brown the sausage
Brown the sausage in a skillet, breaking it into crumbles, then toss in the green onions.
Step 2: Add the eggs
Whisk the eggs and pour them over the sausage. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Press in the bagel
Place the bagel face-up into the eggs to coat the outside, then flip it cut-side down.
Step 4: Flip
Let the eggs cook through, then flip the whole egg and bagel combo.
Step 5: Add cheese and toast
Top with cheese, fold the bagel closed and toast both sides until golden and crispy.
Carly’s Expert Tips
- Use a nonstick skillet so nothing sticks.
- Butter gives the crispiest bagel.
- Work quickly before the eggs set.
- Try different cheeses like pepper jack or cheddar.
Make It Your Own
- Bacon: Use crumbled bacon instead of sausage.
- Veggie: Add spinach and peppers.
- Spicy: Add hot sauce or jalapeños.
- English muffin: Use an English muffin.
Make-Ahead and Meal Prep: Cook the sausage ahead and refrigerate up to 4 days for faster mornings.
What to Serve With a Breakfast Bagel
Serve with fresh fruit, hash browns or a latte with my Sugar Cookie Coffee Syrup.
Storing and Reheating
This bagel is best eaten fresh.
Store cooked sausage in the fridge for up to 4 days.
What People Ask About Egg and Cheese Bagel
What is the one-pan bagel hack?
You cook the eggs in a skillet and press the bagel into them so the egg coats the bagel.
Can I use a different bagel?
Yes. Any bagel works.
Can I make it without sausage?
Yes. Just use eggs and cheese.
What cheese is best?
Cheddar, American or pepper jack.
One-Pan Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel
Ingredients
Method
- Brown the ground sausage in a skillet, breaking it into small crumbles. Toss in green onions.
- Whisk the eggs and pour them over the sausage mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the bagel face-up into the eggs so the outside gets coated, then flip it cut-side down.
- Let the eggs cook through, then flip the entire egg and bagel combo over.
- Top with shredded cheese, fold the bagel closed, and toast both sides until golden and crispy.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet to ensure the eggs and bagel don’t stick.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for unique flavors.
- For extra crispiness, use butter instead of oil.
