Description
Classic bagel breakfast sliders showcase a mouthwatering morning meal that combines savory ham, melted cheese, and scrambled eggs. Hearty ingredients nestle between toasted bagel halves, delivering a satisfying breakfast experience perfect for weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini bagels, sliced in half
- 6 large eggs
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and halved
- 12 slices cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsps butter, for greasing
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsps Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly.
- Egg Layer: Whisk eggs with milk, seasoning with salt and pepper. Gently scramble in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until soft and barely set. Remove from heat immediately.
- Cream Cheese Spread: Blend cream cheese with Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic powder until smooth and uniform.
- Assembly: Spread cream cheese mixture inside each bagel bottom. Arrange bagel bases in prepared baking dish. Layer with scrambled eggs, bacon halves, and cheddar cheese. Top with corresponding bagel tops.
- Finishing Touches: Brush bagel surfaces with melted butter. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning and sesame seeds. Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake additional 5 minutes until cheese melts and tops turn golden brown.
- Serving: Rest sliders briefly to allow flavors to meld. Serve warm for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Perfect Egg Texture: Scramble eggs on low-medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent overcooking. Remove from pan when slightly wet for creamy, tender consistency.
- Cream Cheese Hack: Soften cream cheese at room temperature for smoother, easier blending with other ingredients. Mix thoroughly to eliminate lumps and create uniform spread.
- Bacon Crisp Technique: Par-cook bacon before adding to sliders to ensure extra crunchiness and prevent soggy texture. Drain excess grease on paper towels to maintain slider integrity.
- Seasoning Balance: Use everything bagel seasoning sparingly; a light sprinkle provides maximum flavor without overwhelming other ingredients. Apply melted butter first to help seasoning adhere evenly to bagel surfaces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg