Description
Delicious protein-packed breakfast sandwiches made with toasted bagels, fluffy baked eggs, melted cheese, and fresh greens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole wheat or high-protein bagels, sliced
- 8 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (or Swiss or provolone)
- 4 tablespoons light cream cheese or Greek yogurt (optional)
- Handful fresh spinach or baby arugula leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your baking station: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and chives if using.
- Bake the egg layer: Pour the egg mixture into your prepared baking dish. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until set.
- Toast the bagels: While the eggs cool, toast the bagels until golden.
- Assemble the sandwich base: Layer a square of baked egg onto each bagel half, followed by a slice of cheese and greens.
- Complete your sandwich: Top each creation with the other half of the bagel.
- Prepare for meal prep storage: Wrap each sandwich tightly and store them in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Reheat from refrigeration: Microwave the unwrapped sandwich for 45 to 60 seconds or bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes.
Notes
These sandwiches can be made in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer. Feel free to customize with different proteins or cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 300mg