Bagel Egg Boats
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Bagel Egg Boats are a fun, easy, and versatile breakfast recipe. Thick bagels are hollowed out and then stuffed with scrambled eggs, cheese, and other ingredients like bacon, salsa, or herbs. This is a great breakfast to enjoy anytime and also perfect for on-the-go when you need something portable!
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Breakfast classics are classics for a reason but some days, you just need a little something more than a bagel and cream cheese or scrambled eggs. These bagel egg boats are just the thing!
What is a bagel egg boat? Basically, a bagel quiche. They take scrambled eggs and a bagel and turn it into a fun breakfast that can be customized to your preferences. This recipe includes two versions of these egg-stuffed bagels, though they are both made the same. One features bacon, cheddar, and chives, while the other has a little Tex-Mex vibe with some salsa verde, Monterey Jack cheese, and cilantro.
Of course, those are just two options – you can really add in any fillings you’d like. Just make sure there’s egg and cheese to hold it all together!
Helpful Tips & Variations
- Bagels. These are hollowed out so opt for a large, thick bagel and avoid bagel thins as they won’t hold the filling.
- Whole milk. This helps make the eggs light and fluffy. 2% is fine too.
- These are so versatile. I’ve included options for a bacon and cheddar bagel boat and a salsa verde bagel boat. But there are endless possibilities. Feel free to customize them with any of your favorite omelet ingredients, like mushrooms, broccoli, bell peppers, onions, sausage or ham. other types of cheese, or hot sauce. Or make a sweet version using a cinnamon-raisin bagel filled with brie cheese and apples!
Bagel Egg Boats
Ingredients
Bacon and Cheddar
- 1 large bagel, , split in half
- 1 tablespoon butter, , softened to room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons bacon bits
- 1/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons diced fresh chives
Salsa Verde
- 1 large bagel, , split in half
- 1 tablespoon butter, , softened to room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons salsa verde
- 1/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 teaspoons diced fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Hollow out each bagel half, being very careful not to tear into the center hole or through the bottom (or the eggs will leak out.) Discard excess bread or save for another use. Spread some of the butter on the inside of each bagel half. Transfer all 4 bagel halves to the prepared baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- For two bagel halves, evenly divide the bacon bits, cheese, and chives. Then pour in the egg mixture.
- REPEAT this process with the other two bagel halves, using the salsa, Monterey Jack cheese, and cilantro.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until eggs are cooked through and set and the bagel is toasted and golden around the edge.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
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Serving Suggestions
These are a great portable breakfast if you need something on-the-go. If sitting down to breakfast or brunch and want a more complete meal, you can serve these with a fruit salad or a coffee banana smoothie.
How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Storing leftovers. Bagel egg boats are best baked immediately after being assembled before the bagel can get soggy. However, any extras can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- To reheat. To reheat, just pop them in the oven at around 350F or microwave, until heated through. The egg may have a slightly different texture but overall, it will still be delicious!
More Egg Ideas:
- Chile Relleno Casserole
- Hash Brown Egg Casserole
- Breakfast Burritos
- Easy Breakfast Braid
- Tex-Mex Migas
- Breakfast Egg Muffins
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Would you be able to use 35% heavy cream in place of the whole milk? Theses look delicious!
Yes, that would be fine. Enjoy!
I improvised with what I had on hand which was leftover French bread, eggs, Boursin cheese, sausage crumbles and cheddar cheese. Cooked in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350F. Delicious! Thank you for sharing so many awesome recipes! Posted a photo and link on IG to share with others who need to follow you!
You breakfast bagel was wonderful. I made a variation with a cinnamon and raisin bagel filled with apples and butter. They were delicious. Then I tried a blueberry bagel with blueberries and blueberry cream cheese. Mixed berry works well too.
I adore this recipe so much. My husband and son both get up so early for work and this is perfect for grab-and-go. I’ve made them a few times now and they love them. Thank you!
Fast and easy to do! Really tasty and would be great to serve when friends are over .