The Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich

Okay, so this isn’t exactly groundbreaking, but it’s my go-to breakfast sandwich and I’ve perfected it over time. It started with a desperate need for something more than just a bagel and cream cheese before class, and now? It’s a weekend ritual.

Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

What makes this sandwich special? It’s the perfect balance of savory and creamy, with just a touch of spice. Plus, it’s super customizable. Honestly, I’ve thrown everything from leftover steak to spinach in this thing and it somehow always works.

Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

Pro-tip: This reheats surprisingly well if you wrap it in foil. Perfect for those mornings when you’re running late. (Which is most mornings, let’s be real.)

Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

What You’ll Need

  • 1 Everything Bagel
  • ½ tablespoon Salted Butter
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 slice Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 slice American Cheese (because why not?)
  • 2 slices Honey Ham
  • ½ large Avocado
  • 1 tablespoon Creamy Sriracha Sauce (store-bought is totally fine)
  • Kosher Salt
Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

Steps

Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
  1. Start by toasting your bagel. I like mine pretty dark, but you do you.
  2. While that’s toasting, melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Once the butter’s melted and bubbly, crack in your eggs. Sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt.
  4. When the egg edges are set and the inner white is starting to turn opaque, carefully flip them. Turn the heat down to medium/medium-low. I took me forever to figure out the right temperature so the yolks don’t overcook.
  5. Now, the fun part: Place your cheese slices on top of the eggs, stacking them if necessary. Let them melt into gooey perfection.
  6. Add the ham to the other side of the skillet to warm it up and get it slightly browned.
  7. Place the warm ham on top of the cheesy eggs and turn the heat off.
  8. By now, your bagel should be toasted. Smear the bottom half with avocado and mash it in a bit. Sprinkle with a little more salt.
  9. Gently place the ham, egg, and cheese stack on top of the avocado.
  10. Smear the inner part of the top half of the bagel with the creamy sriracha sauce and close that bad boy up.
  11. Serve immediately or wrap in foil for later.
Breakfast Sandwich Recipe

Substitutions That Actually Work

  • Bacon instead of ham (duh)
  • Fried egg instead of scrambled (if you’re feeling fancy)
  • Different cheese – pepper jack, swiss, whatever you have on hand
  • Regular sriracha if you don’t have the creamy kind

Making It Diabetes-Friendly

  • Use a low-carb bagel or skip it entirely and serve open-faced
  • Reduce the amount of avocado

Tips & Storage

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking your eggs – they’ll steam instead of brown.
  • Wrap tightly in foil if you’re saving it for later. It’ll stay warm for a good hour or so.

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