Breakfast Bagel Sandwich
Oh breakfast bagel, how I love you so dearly 🤣 I mean really, would you want to start your day any other way?! The fantastic thing about breakfast bagels is that they’re so versatile. The perfect chance to stuff all your fav breaky ingredients between two buns and live your dreams. Seriously, I’ve seen breakfast bagels with baked beans in them and I was absolutely not judging. Here’s what I like in mine…
Best Breakfast Bagel Fillings
Smashed Avocado – Season with a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil! Streaky Bacon – The heart and soul of every breakfast. Halloumi – Bulks out the bagel and adds gorgeous flavour. Chilli Jam – Balances out the saltiness of bacon and halloumi with a hit of spice and sweetness. Egg in a Hole – More on this in just a sec. Chives – To garnish.
To get the party started, I fry off my bacon until crispy, then fry the halloumi in the bacon fat. Because you know, waste not want to and all that…
Egg in a Hole Bagel
Regular egg in a hole recipes often call for toast and most just leave it at that. Sure, egg in a hole toast is great, but if you’ve been a reader of mine for a while you know I like to take things to the extreme. I mean, surely there’s a hole in a bagel for this exact reason, right? 😂
Tips for making an Egg in a Hole Bagel
You want the pan temperature at medium when you crack the egg in. Too low and the egg will seep from underneath the bagel and too high and it will burn before you’ve cooked the top. Grilling is your best option to finish cooking if you have a ‘deep’ bagel. There are recipes that suggest putting a lid on the pan, but through doing this you are steaming the bagel. Personally I prefer it crispy like the bottom half. Just like you would any egg, season with a little salt & pepper. I also like to garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chives!
How to make Egg in a Hole Bagel (quick summary)
How large to cut the hole in the bagel?
Generally speaking it’s better to have it slightly too large than too small. If the egg (before cracked) comfortably fits in the hole (taking in to consideration the height of the egg will be slightly more than the bagel) chances are when it’s cracked it’ll fit in. Just ensure you crack it carefully and smack bang in the centre of the hole.
What if my egg spills?
As long as it’s the white that spills over that’s absolutely fine, it just obviously won’t look quite as neat. But the white will cook under the grill so no stress 🙂
Is there a sub for the chilli jam?
The chilli jam is to balance out the saltiness of the bacon/halloumi. Adds gorgeous flavour. You’ll find it in almost all supermarkets, but if for whatever reason you don’t want to add it, just add something sweet like caramelized onions or chutney, then a pinch of chilli flakes if desired.
How do you eat an egg in a hole?
Make sure the egg in a hole is sunny side up, just for that awesome runny yolk! I recommend just eating it as you would a regular bagel. You can also dip halloumi sticks into the runny yolk on top 😋
And there we have it! The best breakfast bagel topped with the perfect egg in a hole! If you like the sound of this recipe I know you’ll love my Breakfast Quiche Stuffed Bagels. Make sure you check out my other breakfast creations too:
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Breakfast Burger Breakfast Grilled Cheese Breakfast Toast Cups Breakfast Burrito Breakfast Pockets
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Pizza Bagels Smoked Salmon Bagel Quiche Stuffed Bagels Tuna Melt Bagels
Alrighty, let’s tuck into this full breakfast bagel recipe shall we?!
How to make an Egg in a Hole Breakfast Bagel (Full Recipe & Video)
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