Breakfast Bagel Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 whole whole wheat or plain bagel
• 2 strips bacon strips
• 2 whole large eggs
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 slice sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
• ½ whole medium tomato
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Lay 2 bacon strips side by side on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with another paper towel and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, until the edges are crispy and the fat is rendered. The bacon should bend slightly but not shatter when you lift it. Set aside on a clean paper towel to crisp up further.

2. 2

   While the bacon cooks, crack 2 large eggs into a small bowl. Pour in 2 tablespoons of whole milk, add 0.25 teaspoon of kosher salt and 0.125 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper, and whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until the mixture is light and foamy.

3. 3

   Set a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and let it melt completely, swirling the pan so the butter coats the bottom evenly. You'll know it's ready when it stops foaming and smells nutty, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Pour the egg mixture into the center of the skillet. Let it sit undisturbed for 10 seconds, then slowly push the eggs from the edges toward the center with a silicone spatula, tilting the pan so uncooked egg flows to the edges. Continue this gentle stirring every 15-20 seconds — you're looking for soft, creamy curds that look just set but still slightly glossy, about 2-3 minutes total. Remove from heat before the eggs look completely done; they will continue cooking off the heat.

5. 5

   While the eggs finish cooking, place your bagel on a toaster oven rack and toast at 400°F for 3-4 minutes, until the interior is warm and the edges are golden and crisp. You should hear a slight crunch when you tap the bagel — this prevents it from getting soggy from the warm eggs and cheese.

6. 6

   Remove the bagel from the toaster and split it in half. While it's still warm, lay 1 slice of sharp cheddar cheese on the bottom half — the residual heat will melt it slightly. If it's not melting, you can place it back in the toaster for 30 seconds.

7. 7

   Slice 0.5 of a medium tomato into two 0.25-inch-thick rounds. Layer the bottom bagel half with: the melted cheese, then both tomato slices, then the two cooked bacon strips arranged in an X pattern, and finally the soft scrambled eggs heaped on top.

8. 8

   Top with the bagel's upper half, pressing down gently so everything settles together but doesn't squeeze out. Transfer to a plate and serve immediately while warm.

Tools you’ll need

• microwave-safe plate
• paper towels
• small mixing bowl
• whisk
• 10-inch nonstick skillet
• silicone spatula
• toaster oven or broiler
• serrated knife
• cutting board

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