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Skip the sandwich shop and make this hearty breakfast bagel sandwich recipe. It’s loaded with eggs, maple sausage, honey ham, two kinds of cheese, jalapeños, and homemade chive cream cheese.

A close-up side view of a breakfast bagel sandwich showing layers of honey ham, melted cheese, sausage, and jalapeños between a toasted egg bagel.

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Recipe Tips

Use these simple tips to help you make the best breakfast sandwiches, whether you’re serving them fresh or prepping them ahead for busy mornings.

  • Use room temperature cream cheese. This will help you mix the cream cheese much more smoothly. 
  • Let the eggs cool slightly. This will help them hold their shape when cutting them into rounds.  
  • Wrap sandwiches individually if meal prepping, so they’re easy to grab for breakfast on the go. This makes breakfast super easy and convenient.
An overhead view of several breakfast bagel sandwiches sliced in half, showing the layers of egg, ham, sausage, and cream cheese stacked together on parchment paper.

Ingredients

  • Eggs create the fluffy center of every sandwich. Baking them in one pan makes each serving uniform and much easier to assemble. Large eggs work best for this recipe. Egg whites can replace some of the whole eggs if preferred.
  • Milk helps soften the eggs and gives them a lighter texture. Whole milk adds richness, though two percent or a dairy-free milk works well too.
  • Salt and pepper season the eggs without covering the flavor of the other ingredients. Freshly cracked black pepper gives the best flavor.
  • Egg bagels provide a chewy, slightly rich base that holds up well to the hearty filling. Everything bagels, plain bagels, Asiago bagels, or sesame bagels are all great choices.
  • Honey ham adds a little sweetness that pairs beautifully with the maple sausage. Smoked ham, Black Forest ham, turkey, or Canadian bacon can easily be substituted.
  • Maple sausage brings savory flavor with just a hint of sweetness. Breakfast sausage, spicy sausage, or even cooked bacon work well if you want a different flavor profile.
  • Jarred sliced jalapeños add brightness and a little heat. Fresh jalapeños can add extra crunch, or leave them out for a milder sandwich.
  • Pepper jack cheese melts beautifully while adding a touch of spice. Monterey Jack or cheddar is an easy substitute.
  • Havarti cheese becomes creamy and smooth when heated. Swiss, provolone, or mozzarella are all delicious alternatives.
  • Cream cheese creates the rich base for the homemade spread. Full-fat cream cheese gives the smoothest texture, though reduced-fat cream cheese works too.
  • Fresh chives bring fresh onion flavor without overpowering the sandwich. Green onions can replace the chives if needed.
  • Milk, garlic powder, and salt loosen and season the cream cheese for an easy-to-spread consistency.
A three-panel collage showing labeled ingredients for breakfast bagel sandwiches. The first panel shows eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. The second panel shows egg bagels, ham, sausage, jalapeños, Havarti cheese, and pepper jack cheese. The third panel shows cream cheese, milk, salt, garlic powder, and fresh chives.

How to make a Breakfast Bagel Sandwich

This recipe comes together in three simple steps. Bake the eggs until set, stir together the homemade chive cream cheese, then layer everything inside sliced bagels before heating until the cheese melts. Let me show you how:

  1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
    A side-by-side collage showing an empty greased glass baking dish, a bowl of whisked raw eggs, and the raw egg mixture poured into the greased baking dish.
  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the eggs are completely set. Cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Cut six rounds from the baked eggs using a biscuit cutter.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped chives, milk, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
    A side-by-side collage showing baked eggs in a glass dish, a metal biscuit cutter cutting circles out of the cooked eggs, and a bowl of mixed chive cream cheese.
  7. Slice the bagels in half. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the chive cream cheese onto each bottom half.
  8. Divide the cooked sausage evenly over the cream cheese. Add sliced jalapeños.
  9. Place one slice of pepper jack cheese over the sausage. Add several slices of honey ham.
    A side-by-side collage showing chive cream cheese spread onto halved egg bagels, chopped sausage and jalapeños added on top, and folded slices of honey ham layered over the bottom half.
  10. Place one baked egg round on top. Finish with one slice of Havarti cheese.
  11. Microwave each assembled sandwich for about 1 minute, or until the cheese melts.
  12. Add the top half of the bagel, slice in half if desired, and serve warm.
    A side-by-side collage showing slices of cheese placed over honey ham on a bagel, the assembled sandwich with melted cheese, and the final sandwich completed with the top half of the egg bagel.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make these breakfast bagel sandwiches ahead of time?

Yes, these are a great make-ahead meal. Prep the sandwiches, wrap individually before microwaving, and store in the fridge for up to four days.

Can I use a different type of bagel?

Feel free to substitute the bagel. Everything, plain, cheddar, sesame, or asiago bagels would all be delicious.

What should I serve with a breakfast bagel sandwich?

Some of my favorites include simple fresh fruit, hash browns, or some yogurt.

Can I use different cheeses?

Yes, cheddar, Swiss, provolone, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella all melt well in this sandwich.

Can I bake the eggs in muffin tins instead?

Yes, muffin tins create individual egg portions, though baking them in one pan makes assembly faster for multiple sandwiches.

Cooking at Altitude Adjustments

This recipe adapts well for higher elevations.

  • Add 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of milk to help keep the baked eggs soft.
  • Check the eggs after 10 to 12 minutes since they may cook faster.
  • Watch the bagels during reheating since bread can dry more quickly at altitude.
A close-up view of a sliced breakfast bagel sandwich showing layers of a baked egg round, honey ham, jalapeños, cream cheese spread, and melted cheese on an egg bagel.

If you make this Breakfast Bagel Sandwich, I would love to hear how it turned out. Leave a comment below, share your favorite variations, and save this recipe for your next weekend breakfast or meal prep session.

A close-up side view of a breakfast bagel sandwich showing layers of honey ham, melted cheese, sausage, and jalapeños between a toasted egg bagel.
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Loaded Breakfast Bagel Sandwich

By Jenna Harrison
Now you can skip the sandwich shop with this hearty breakfast bagel sandwich! Loaded with eggs, sausage, ham, cheese, jalapeños, and chive cream cheese.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
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Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Biscuit cutter
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing spoon

Ingredients 

Egg Mixture

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Bagel Ingredients

  • 6 egg bagels
  • ½ lb sliced deli honey ham
  • 9 oz maple sausage, cooked and chopped
  • ⅓ cup jalapeños, sliced and in a jar
  • 6 slices of pepper jack cheese
  • 6 slices of Havarti cheese

Chive Cream Cheese

  • ¾ cup plain cream cheese, softened
  • 4 Tablespoons chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt
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Instructions 

Make the Eggs

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
  • Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
    6 large eggs, 2 Tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Bake the eggs for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Let the eggs cool for 5 minutes.
  • Use a biscuit cutter to cut out 6 egg rings.

Make the Chive Cream Cheese

  • Add the softened cream cheese, chives, milk, garlic powder, and salt to a mixing bowl.
    ¾ cup plain cream cheese, 4 Tablespoons chives, 1 teaspoon milk, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, Pinch of salt
  • Mix the ingredients until they are combined.

Assemble the Sandwich

  • Slice all of the bagels in half.
    6 egg bagels
  • Spread 2 Tablespoons of the chive cream cheese on the bottom half of each bagel.
  • Place the chopped sausage on top of the cream cheese.
    9 oz maple sausage
  • Add a few slices of jalapeños over the sausage.
    ⅓ cup jalapeños
  • Add the pepper jack cheese.
    6 slices of pepper jack cheese
  • Add a few slices of ham.
    ½ lb sliced deli honey ham
  • Add the baked egg round.
  • Place the Havarti cheese on top of the egg round.
    6 slices of Havarti cheese
  • Microwave each sandwich for 1 minute.
  • Put the bagel top on and slice the sandwich in half.
  • Serve the breakfast sandwiches immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagel sandwich, Calories: 861kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 46g, Fat: 48g, Saturated Fat: 23g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 313mg, Sodium: 1974mg, Potassium: 493mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1218IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 418mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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