Tired of staring down captain crunch after your morning workout? Try this Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bagel Sandwich, because cereal just isn’t going to cut it.
Why I love this recipe
Because breakfast is not my friend.
First, it’s early. Who likes anything when it’s early? Second, it’s usually packed with super sweet sugary cartoon themed things. Not meat. Which as we know, is kind of my thing.
If you want a decent home-cooked meal, you either have to make it yourself (did I mention it was early, and you are most likely grumpy?) or go out (see previously mentioned note, oh and now you have to put on pants). So, a sugary rabbit with fruit flavor cavity causers it is.
Unless you get up and start making yourself these protein-packed energy bombs of flavor.
With a little (I’m talking 7 minutes of searing some sausage) prep work the night before, this comes together as quickly as you can scramble an egg and place it in the toaster oven, which isn’t nearly as complicated as fancy French toast. And it will leave you full all day long.
How to make Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bagel Sandwich
First, you are going to slice your favorite sausage and cook in a skillet over medium heat until brown.
When the sausage is done, remove from the skillet and add 1 teaspoon virgin olive oil, some diced green peppers, and 1 medium diced onion.
In the meantime add in a bowl your eggs and whisk until frothy. Add the eggs in the skillet and scramble together with your peppers and onions.
Place your bagel’s bottoms over aluminum foil and place on top the scrambled eggs, the sausage, and your favorite cheese. Top with the other half and wrap in the foil.
Lastly, place in the toaster oven and toast until everything is hot & melty, which (in my opinion) is the best part.
Breakfast is served.
Tips & Variations
- Instead of sausage, you can use bacon. Fry the bacon in a skillet until crispy and then place it on top of the scrambled egg, add the cheese and toast your bagel sandwich.
- You can switch up the veggies in the scrambled eggs. Try mushrooms and scallions instead of green peppers and onions.
- Spice it up! Add some sriracha on the eggs for a hot kick.
Want more breakfast inspiration? Try some of my favorite recipes
- Smoked Chicken Chilaquiles
- Cheeseburger Omelette
- Spicy Chipotle Breakfast Hash
- Brown Sugar Chicken and Waffles
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Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bagel
Ingredients
- 2 – 3 tomato basil sausages or zesty flavor of your choice
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ cup red pepper diced
- ⅛ cup green pepper diced
- ¼ cup onion diced
- 4 large eggs or extra large if you are feeling up to it
- 2 slices favorite cheese
- 2 bagels
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Slice the sausage into ¼″ thick pieces and cook until brown on both sides. Set aside.
- Wipe out skillet with paper towel. Keep oven on.
- Add olive oil to skillet, swirl about. Add peppers and onions and cook for 5 minutes, until tender.
- In a small bowl whisk the eggs until slightly frothy. Add to hot skillet and scramble. When set, remove from heat.
- Arrange bagels bottoms over sheets of aluminum foil. Place scrambled eggs with vegetables, on bottom, followed by sausage and cheese.
- Top with the other half and wrap in aluminum foil. Place in toaster oven and toast until bagel has softened and everything is good and melty. (really, that last part makes it epic).
Mary at n00bcakes says
All I know right now is that you’re making my morning coffee and apple REALLY sad. /sighs
Kita says
I looked at a banana yesterday and thought of you… Then I ate a cookie and realized fruit and coffee just weren’t for me (though I really really wish they could be. 10 times more healthy)
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
Geez, we’re so alike. I am not a fan of sweet breakfasts, and definitely not early ones. This, however, this I embrace with my entire girl carnivore heart. It looks amazing.
Kita says
I know! Minus the chocolate, but I can eat enough for both of us. ;D
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Savory breakfast for the win. Seriously. And I don’t even have to put on pants for this one. yessssss
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
And now I want these for lunch. I so rarely make myself breakfast for actual breakfast. Dinner or brunch on the weekends yes but rarely on the weekdays.
Amanda says
I love that I can pack this and take it with me at work. Super convenient!