There's something truly magical about the combination of crispy bacon, creamy shredded eggs, and a perfectly toasted bagel. This Crispy Bacon and Shredded Egg Bagel recipe is the perfect bougie breakfast, it's packed with protein and great for on the go!
This was inspired by my Shredded Tofu and Avocado Bagel Recipe. If eggs and bacon aren't tickling your fancy, you'll love this vegetarian bagel!
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Ingredients
What exactly do you need to make this This Crispy Bacon and Shredded Egg Bagel?
- Bagel: The bagel provides a hearty and satisfying base, perfect for holding all the delicious ingredients together in this breakfast sandwich.
- Bacon: Crispy bacon adds a savory and smoky flavor, complementing the creamy eggs and enhancing the overall taste experience.
- Hard-boiled eggs: Shredded hard-boiled eggs contribute a creamy texture and protein-rich element to the sandwich, making it filling and nutritious.
- Chopped dill: Fresh dill brings lots of flavour, adding brightness and depth to the shredded egg mixture.
- Butter: Butter adds richness, enhancing the overall taste and texture.
- Kewpie mayo: Kewpie mayo, with its unique tangy flavour and creamy consistency, elevates the sandwich.
- Salt: Salt enhances the flavours of all the ingredients.
- Pepper: A touch of pepper adds a subtle heat and depth of flavour, tying all the ingredients together.
- Swiss cheese: The slice of Swiss cheese melts over the warm ingredients, adding a creamy and slightly nutty flavor that complements the bacon and eggs perfectly.
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How to make this Crispy Bacon and Shredded Egg Bagel
This recipe isn't too complicated! Just roast the bacon, shredded the eggs and mix everything together and you've got yourself a delicious breakfast bagel
Roast the bacon in the oven
Grate the hard boiled eggs
Mix together the rest of the ingredients
Assemble between your bagel slices with the cheese and enjoy!
Hint: To shred your eggs as easily as possible, ensure they are cold. You could prep these a couple of hours ahead, or just let them sit in an ice bath for 10 - 15 minutes
Substitutions
- Turkey Bacon instead of Bacon: Turkey bacon is a leaner alternative to traditional bacon, making it a healthier choice. It still provides a similar smoky flavor and crispy texture to the dish, while reducing the overall fat content and calorie count.
- Avocado instead of Swiss Cheese: Avocado offers a creamy texture and subtle flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients in the recipe. It's also a great source of healthy fats and adds a nutritional boost to the dish. Additionally, for those who are lactose intolerant or prefer a dairy-free option, avocado serves as an excellent substitute for cheese.
- Greek Yogurt instead of Kewpie Mayo: Greek yogurt is a nutritious alternative to mayonnaise, offering a similar creamy texture and tangy flavor. It's lower in fat and calories than mayo, while still providing protein and probiotics. This substitution adds a healthier twist to the recipe without sacrificing taste or texture.
These substitutions offer alternatives for various dietary preferences and restrictions while maintaining the deliciousness of the original recipe. Feel free to experiment with these substitutions to customize the dish according to your preferences and nutritional needs.
Variations
- Mediterranean-Inspired Variation:
- Substitute the bagel with toasted ciabatta.
- Replace bacon with grilled halloumi or lamb sausage.
- Use parsley and mint instead of dill in the egg mixture.
- Spread hummus on the bread and add sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives.
- Tex-Mex-Inspired Variation:
- Swap bagel with jalapeño cheddar or chipotle bagel.
- Replace bacon with crispy chorizo or grilled marinated chicken.
- Use coriander in the egg mixture.
- Spread avocado or guacamole, and add jalapeños, tomatoes, and chipotle aioli.
- Asian-Inspired Variation:
- Use sesame seed or matcha bun instead of bagel.
- Replace bacon with teriyaki pork belly or Chinese barbecue pork.
- Use green onions and cilantro in the egg mixture.
- Spread Japanese Kewpie mayo mixed with soy sauce, and add pickled ginger, cucumber, and sesame seeds.
FAQ
To get it super crispy! You can certainly use a pan, but I've found that roasting bacon in the oven gets bacon even crispier, plus you don't need too worry too much about splatter bacon fat everywhere.
If you don't like the idea of grated egg you can just mash it up with a fork!
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Crispy Bacon and Shredded Egg Bagel Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 bagel
- 3 slices bacon
- 3 hard boiled eggs
- 2 tablespoon dill
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon mayo kewpie is preferred
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 slice Swisse cheese
Instructions
- Roast bacon in the oven at 200C until suuuper crispy, about 15 - 20 minutes
- Grate the eggs using the small holes of a cheese grater then mix in dill, a tablespoon of melted butter, salt and pepper
- Slice open your fresh bagel, add the cheese, then the egg and top with the bacon
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