Description
A hearty and delicious breakfast sandwich featuring thinly sliced seared steak, perfectly cooked eggs with melted cheddar cheese, all served on toasted everything bagels. This ultimate breakfast bagel sandwich combines savory flavors and satisfying textures for a perfect morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagel Sandwich
- 2 Everything Bagels, split
- 4 Large Eggs
- 4 slices Cheddar Cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 8 oz Steak, thinly sliced (Ribeye or Sirloin recommended)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Hot sauce, for serving
- Caramelized Onions
- Sriracha Mayo
Instructions
- Slice the steak: If your steak isn’t already thinly sliced, partially freeze it for about 30 minutes to make slicing easier. Then, slice the steak about 1/8 inch thick for quick and even cooking.
- Season the steak: In a bowl, toss the sliced steak with a generous pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Optionally add garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor.
- Heat the skillet: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot to ensure a good sear.
- Cook the steak: Add the steak slices in a single layer to the hot skillet. Avoid overcrowding to prevent steaming. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
- Rest the steak: Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Tent loosely with foil to keep warm and let the juices redistribute.
- Cook the eggs: In the same skillet or a non-stick pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Crack the eggs in and cook to preference (sunny-side up, over easy, medium, or hard).
- Season eggs: Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
- Melting cheese: During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each egg. Cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese quickly.
- Toast bagels: While the eggs cook, toast the bagel halves to your desired level of crispness.
- Assemble sandwiches: Place the bottom half of each bagel on a plate, divide the cooked steak evenly on top, then add the cheesy eggs.
- Add optional toppings: Add caramelized onions, hot sauce, or sriracha mayo if desired.
- Top and serve: Place the bagel tops on each sandwich and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- Partially freezing steak makes thin slicing easier and ensures even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking steak to get a proper sear.
- Resting steak after cooking helps keep it juicy and flavorful.
- Covering eggs with a lid helps melt the cheese faster.
- Customize with optional toppings to suit your taste preferences.
- Cook eggs to your preference, adjusting cooking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
