Looking to start your day with a tasty, hearty breakfast that's quick to make? This Easy Bagel Breakfast Sandwich is the perfect solution for those busy mornings when you're craving something quick and satisfying. Plus, you get to personalize it with any bagel, cheese, greens, and sauce of your choice.
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Why you'll love it
This balanced bagel breakfast is easy to make and loaded with nutrients to help you start your day off right. The combination of the crunchy toasted bagel filled with a savory egg patty, melted cheese, creamy avocado, fresh tomatoes, and crisp greens will have you coming back for more. Here's why you'll fall in love with this recipe:
- Customizable: Choose from a variety of ingredients you likely already have in your fridge. This sandwich is all about making it your way.
- Nutritious and satisfying: With a balance of protein, healthy fats, carbs, and fiber-it's a meal that will keep you fueled and satisfied all morning long.
- Quick and easy: This bagel sandwich is ready in 10 minutes, perfect for those on-the-go mornings.
What is a bagel sandwich?
Bagel sandwiches are often enjoyed for breakfast and feature sweet or savory fillings tucked between the halves of a toasted bagel.
For us, it's a delicious trip down memory lane, reminding us of New York City's vibrant streets in the morning. Whether you're craving a bagel sandwich for nostalgia or flavor-get ready to enjoy it fully.
Is this easy bagel breakfast sandwich healthy?
Absolutely! This Easy Bagel Breakfast Sandwich is a great way to kickstart your day with a nutritious meal.
While bagels are often criticized for their high carb content, they can actually be part of a healthy diet. Carbohydrates are essential for providing energy to both your body and brain. As a dietitian, I just recommend balancing it out with other elements like protein, healthy fats, and colorful veggies. This balance helps you feel fuller longer and promotes stable blood sugar levels.
Here's a few other health highlights:
- Avocado adds heart-healthy monounsaturated fats
- Leafy Greens contribute fiber, vitamin C & K, and calcium
- Egg Patties provide lean protein and extra veggies
Are these egg patties healthy?
As a dietitian, I absolutely adore the Veggies Made Great line of products. They're motto is veggies come first and veggies are always their first ingredient… so cool!
They make a variety of products like sweet muffins, savory frittatas, and these heat-and-eat egg patties. My favorite flavor is the Garden Vegetable Egg Patty! This patty features zucchini as the first ingredient alongside other veggies like tomatoes and carrots, providing a good dose of vitamins and minerals. Each patty has just 70 calories while packing in 6 grams of satisfying protein.
You can find these patties in the frozen section at Target-check out the store locator to see where they are near you. They've also given me a unique offer for Buy One Get One Free product at all stores - YAY! Click here to use my link and stock up to have them ready for busy mornings!
What ingredients do you need?
- Bagel: Opt for your favorite type, whether it's plain, whole wheat, or everything, to serve as the base of your sandwich.
- Vegetable Egg Patty: A tasty way to sneak in extra veggies and protein to your breakfast.
- Cheese: Whether you prefer cheddar, Swiss, provolone, or another variety, cheese adds a creamy, melty layer.
- Avocado: Mashed avocado provides creaminess and a dose of healthy fats.
- Tomato: Fresh slices add a hint of sweetness and moisture.
- Greens: Choose from spinach, arugula, sprouts, kale, or chard for a fresh, crunchy element.
- Sauce: Customize your sandwich with a sauce that suits your mood, from spicy to ultra creamy.
How do you make this healthy bagel sandwich?
With this recipe, you'll whip up a nutritious breakfast sandwich in just 10 minutes.
1. Toast the bagel
Achieve golden perfection by air frying at 350°F for 3-4 minutes or pop in a toaster.
2. Cook the egg patty
To cook your Garden Vegetable Egg Patty, follow the instructions on the box or website. You can either microwave, air fry, pop in the toaster, or bake in a toaster oven.
3. Assemble the sandwich
Layer over cheese, egg, avocado, tomatoes, and greens.
4. Finish it off with sauce
Finish it off with sauce by spreading your favorite condiment on the top half of the bagel, adding a final burst of flavor. Then, you can eat the bagel whole or cut it in half.
Recipe tips and tricks
- Serving Tips: This bagel sandwich is pretty filling on its own but you could always pair it with a side of fruit or a smoothie too.
- Troubleshooting Tips: If your avocado is not ripe, place it in a paper bag with a banana overnight to speed up the ripening process.
- Scaling Tips: This recipe is easy to multiply for family breakfasts or meal prep. Just repeat the instructions to make as many bagels as you need.
Customize it your way
Like all of my other recipes, this bagel sandwich is completely customizable. You get to choose what type of bagel, cheese, greens, and sauce you want to use.
- Bagel of your choice: plain, whole wheat, everything, asiago, or sesame
- Cheese of your choice: cheddar, swiss, provolone, colby jack, or muenster
- Greens of your choice: spinach, arugula, kale, sprouts, or chard
- Sauce of your choice: hot sauce, mustard, whipped cream cheese, mayo, or chili crunch
Can you make this sandwich ahead of time?
Absolutely, making this bagel sandwich ahead of time is a great idea for those busy mornings. If you're prepping in advance, skip toasting the bagel to avoid it becoming too hard when reheating.
To make ahead of time: Simply assemble the sandwich with all your chosen ingredients, then wrap it tightly in foil and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you're ready to eat, heat in an air fryer or toaster oven for 4-5 minutes at 350ºF until warm and crispy.
How do I store leftovers?
This bagel is best enjoyed fresh. But if you end up with extras after toasting, store the bagel in the fridge then reheat by unwrapping the foil and air frying at 350ºF for 4-5 minutes.
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Easy Bagel Breakfast Sandwich
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Ingredients
- 1 bagel of your choice (choose your favorite flavor such as everything, asiago, plain, or whole wheat)
- 1 Veggies Made Great Garden Vegetable Egg Patty
- 1 slice cheese of your choice (cheddar, swiss, provolone, colby jack, muenster, etc.)
- ¼ medium ripe avocado, mashed (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 slices tomato
- 1 large handful leafy greens of your choice (spinach, arugula, sprouts, kale, or chard)
- 1 tablespoon sauce of your choice (whipped cream cheese, chili crunch, mayonnaise, mustard, or hot sauce)
Instructions
- Toast the bagel in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-4 minutes or in a toaster until golden and crispy.
- Cook the Egg Patty per the package instructions (either in the microwave, air fryer, toaster, or oven.)
- On the bottom half of the toasted bagel, place a slice of cheese followed by the cooked Egg Patty.
- Spread the mashed avocado over the Egg Patty, then layer over tomato slices and greens.
- Spread your chosen condiment on the inside of the top half of the toasted bagel, then place over the greens and serve immediately.
Meal Prep Instructions:
- If enjoying the bagel sandwich later or to minimize mess, wrap the finished sandwich in foil or paper deli sheets and cut it down the center to achieve a deli-style presentation. This method helps keep the sandwich together and makes it easy to eat on the go.
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