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Crispy Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwich with Chipotle Mayo

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A quick and delicious breakfast sandwich featuring crispy bacon, fried eggs, melty cheese, and a smoky chipotle mayo spread on toasted bagels. Perfect for busy mornings or lazy brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 4 everything or plain bagels
  • 8 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or preferred melting cheese)
  • Butter (unsalted, softened, for toasting bagels)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (full-fat recommended)
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the chipotle mayo: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise, finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo (start with one, add more to taste), 1 tsp fresh lime juice, and ½ tsp smoked paprika. Whisk well and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to let flavors meld.
  2. Cook the bacon: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lay out 8 slices of thick-cut bacon and cook until crispy and browned, about 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
  3. Prepare the bagels: Slice bagels in half horizontally. Butter each cut side lightly. Toast in a toaster oven or under a broiler until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  4. Fry the eggs: Using the same skillet (remove excess bacon fat if too much), reduce heat to medium-low. Crack in one egg at a time. Cook until whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny, about 3-4 minutes. For less runny yolks, flip carefully and cook an extra minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Assemble the sandwiches: Spread a generous layer of chipotle mayo on the bottom half of each toasted bagel. Add two slices of crispy bacon, then the fried egg, and top with a slice of cheddar cheese. Close the sandwich with the bagel top.
  6. Optional: Pop the assembled sandwich back into the toaster oven for 1-2 minutes to gently melt the cheese if desired.
  7. Serve immediately while the bagel is warm and the bacon stays crispy.

Notes

Start the chipotle mayo first to allow flavors to meld. Keep bacon warm in a low oven while preparing other components. Avoid overcrowding bacon in the pan for crispiness. Use medium-low heat for frying eggs to keep yolks slightly runny. Toast bagels with butter for extra flavor and crunch. Assemble sandwiches while hot to slightly melt cheese. For gluten-free, use gluten-free bagels or English muffins. Vegan versions can use plant-based bacon, cheese, and mayo.

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Keywords: bacon, egg, cheese, bagel sandwich, chipotle mayo, breakfast, quick, easy, crispy bacon, spicy mayo

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