
🥯 Steak, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Bagel – Homemade Version
Servings: 2 Sandwiches
Total Time: ~35 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
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🧾 Ingredients
🥩 For the Steak:
- 6–8 oz thin-sliced ribeye or sirloin
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- garlic powder
- tsp onion powder
- tsp black pepper
- tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp paprika (optional)
- Optional: 1 tbsp A1 sauce or Worcestershire
🍳 For the Folded Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp milk or cream
- Pinch of salt
- Butter or spray for cooking
🧀 For Assembly:
- 1 plain or everything bagels
- 2 slices American cheese
- 3 tbsp butter (for toasting)
🔥 For the Signature Breakfast Sauce:
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Pinch of paprika
- Dash of hot sauce (optional)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Make the Breakfast Sauce
Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Chill in the fridge while you cook.
🔸 Step 2: Cook the Steak
Sauté the steak in a hot skillet with butter or oil. Add seasonings and optional sauce. Cook 4–6 minutes until browned. Set aside.
🔸 Step 3: Cook the Folded Eggs
Whisk eggs with milk and salt. Cook like an omelet, then fold into a square for that signature fast-food look.
🔸 Step 4: Toast the Bagels
Butter and toast cut sides of the bagels in a skillet or toaster until golden.
🔸 Step 5: Assemble the Sandwich
Layer in this order:
- Breakfast sauce
- Folded egg
- Cheese slice
- Hot steak
- Top with bagel half
Serve hot and melty!
🥄 Serving Ideas
Pair your sandwich with:
- Crispy hash browns
- Greek yogurt parfait
- Iced coffee or fresh orange juice
🧊 Meal Prep & Freezer Tips
Meal Prep:
- Store cooled steak and eggs in airtight containers (up to 4 days).
- Reheat and assemble when ready to eat.
To Freeze:
- Wrap sandwiches (without sauce) in foil and freeze.
- Reheat in a 350°F oven for 20 mins, then open foil for a 5-min toast.
🔄 Variations
- Cheesier: Add an extra cheese slice.
- Spicy: Use pepper jack and jalapeños.
- Low-Carb: Serve on low-carb bagels or lettuce wraps.
- Veggie Loaded: Add sautéed onions, peppers, or spinach.
🎯 Why This Recipe Works in 2025
- Uses easily accessible ingredients
- Budget-friendly compared to takeout
- Great for meal prep and freezer storage
- Family-friendly and fully customizable
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