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Everything Bagel With Cream Cheese and Egg - A Savory Breakfast Classic

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 everything bagel (fresh or toasted)
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese (plain or flavored)
  • 1 large egg (or 2 if you like extra protein)
  • 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil (for cooking the egg)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Optional add-ons: tomato slices, red onion, avocado, smoked salmon, spinach, hot sauce, chives

Method
 

  1. Prep the bagel: Slice the everything bagel and toast it until the edges are crisp and the center is warm.
  2. Warm your pan: Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add butter or oil.
  3. Cook the egg your way: - For fried: Crack the egg into the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes until the whites set. Flip for over-easy or keep sunny-side up. - For scrambled: Beat the egg with a pinch of salt, then cook gently, stirring until soft and creamy. - For folded omelet style: Pour in beaten egg, let it set, fold into a tidy square to fit the bagel.
  4. Spread the cream cheese: Generously smear cream cheese on both warm bagel halves so it melts just slightly.
  5. Assemble: Layer the egg on the bottom half. Add any extras—tomato, onion, avocado, spinach, or smoked salmon. Top with the other half.
  6. Finish and serve: Press lightly, slice in half if you like, and eat while hot.