Description
A delightful breakfast sandwich made with high-protein bagels, fluffy baked eggs, and creamy cheese, perfect for starting your day on a high note.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole wheat or high-protein bagels, sliced
- 8 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (or Swiss or provolone)
- 4 tablespoons light cream cheese or Greek yogurt (optional)
- Handful fresh spinach or baby arugula leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your baking station: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and chives if using.
- Bake the egg layer: Pour the egg blend into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until set.
- Toast the bagels: While the eggs cool, toast the bagels until golden brown.
- Assemble your sandwich: Spread each bottom bagel half with cream cheese or Greek yogurt, add a portion of baked egg, a slice of cheese, and fresh spinach or arugula.
- Complete your sandwich: Cap each creation with the top half of the bagel.
- Prepare for meal prep storage: Wrap each sandwich in foil or parchment paper and store in an airtight container.
- Reheat from refrigeration: Microwave each sandwich for about 45–60 seconds or bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
Notes
These sandwiches can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg