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Bagel Breakfast Sliders (Easy, Cheesy, and Crowd-Pleasing!)

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These Bagel Breakfast Sliders are the perfect way to start your day, or to feed a hungry crowd! They're a fun and delicious twist on classic breakfast sandwiches, featuring fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, all piled onto mini bagels and topped with a savory, buttery seasoning. I love how these sliders are both easy to make and incredibly satisfying. They're perfect for a weekend brunch, a holiday breakfast, or even a make-ahead breakfast for busy weekdays.

Why You'll Love These Bagel Breakfast Sliders

  • Easy to Make: This recipe uses simple ingredients and straightforward instructions.
  • Crowd-Pleaser: These sliders are always a hit with family and friends.
  • Customizable: You can easily adjust the ingredients to your liking.
  • Make-Ahead Friendly: You can assemble the sliders ahead of time and bake them just before serving.
  • Perfect for Brunch: A delicious and fun addition to your brunch menu.
Ingredients for Bagel Breakfast Sliders, including mini bagels, eggs, bacon, and cheese.

Ingredients for Bagel Breakfast Sliders

Here's what you'll need to make these delicious sliders. The full list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

Main Ingredients

  • Eggs (Protein)
  • Milk (Dairy)
  • Bacon (Meat)
  • Mini bagels, halved (Bread)
  • Cream cheese, softened (Dairy)
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese (Dairy)

Seasoning and Topping

  • Butter, melted (Fat)
  • Dried onion (Spice)
  • Granulated garlic (Spice)
  • Sesame seeds (Seeds)
  • Poppy seeds (Seeds)
  • Kosher Salt
  • Freshly Ground black pepper
  • Finely chopped chives

(Note: the full ingredients list, including measurements, is provided in the recipe card below.)

Variations

I love these Bagel Breakfast Sliders as is, but here are a few ideas for variations:

  • Different Cheese: Use a blend of cheeses, such as Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or provolone.
  • Add Vegetables: Add some sautéed onions, bell peppers, or spinach to the egg mixture.
  • Make it Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the egg mixture.
  • Different Meat: Use sausage patties, ham, or Canadian bacon instead of bacon.
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning: Use everything bagel seasoning instead of the individual seasonings for the topping.
Assembling the Bagel Breakfast Sliders in a baking dish.

How to Make Bagel Breakfast Sliders

Let me show you how easy it is to make these Bagel Breakfast Sliders:

Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish

  1. I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish with cooking spray.

Whisk Eggs and Milk

  1. In a large bowl, I beat the eggs and milk together until they're light and frothy.

Cook Bacon

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, I cook the bacon until it's crispy.
  2. I remove the bacon slices from the pan and drain them on paper towels.
  3. I pour out most of the bacon fat, but I leave about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.

Scramble Eggs

  1. I pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the bacon fat.
  2. I immediately turn down the heat to medium-low.
  3. I stir the eggs occasionally with a spatula or wooden spoon.
  4. When the eggs are nearly set, I season them with salt and pepper and stir in the chopped chives.
  5. I remove the eggs from the heat.

Assemble Sliders

  1. I spread softened cream cheese onto the bottom halves of the mini bagels.
  2. Then, I place the bottom halves in the greased baking dish, side by side.
  3. I spread the scrambled egg mixture evenly over the bagels.
  4. I crumble the cooked bacon on top of the eggs.
  5. I sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the bacon.
  6. Finally, I add the bagel tops.

Make Topping and Brush

  1. In a small bowl, I combine the melted butter, dried onion, granulated garlic, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds.
  2. I brush the bagel tops with the melted butter mixture.

Bake

  1. I bake until the bagels are toasty and the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.

Serve

  1. Serve Warm

Tips and Tricks for the BEST Breakfast Sliders

Here are my secrets for making these sliders truly exceptional:

  • Use Mini Bagels: Mini bagels are the perfect size for sliders.
  • Don't Overcook the Eggs: Cook the eggs until they're just set but still slightly soft. They will continue to cook in the oven.
  • Use Good Quality Bacon: The flavor of the bacon will really shine through, so use a good quality bacon that you enjoy.
  • Butter the Tops: Brushing the bagel tops with the seasoned butter mixture adds extra flavor and helps them get golden brown.

How to Serve

These Bagel Breakfast Sliders are perfect for:

  • Breakfast or Brunch: A fun and delicious breakfast or brunch option.
  • Game Day: A great snack for watching the game.
  • Parties: A crowd-pleasing appetizer for any gathering.
  • Potlucks: Easy to transport and serve at potlucks.
A close-up of a Bagel Breakfast Slider, showing the layers of egg, bacon, and cheese.

Make Ahead and Storage

You can assemble the sliders ahead of time and store them, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Leftover sliders can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

FAQs about Bagel Breakfast Sliders

  • Can I use a different type of cheese?
    • Yes, you can use any type of cheese you like.
  • Can I make these without the bacon?
    • Yes, you can omit the bacon or substitute it with sausage or ham.
  • Can I use regular-sized bagels?
    • Yes

Enjoy these easy and delicious Bagel Breakfast Sliders! They're a fun and flavorful way to start the day or feed a crowd.

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Assembling the Bagel Breakfast Sliders in a baking dish.

Bagel Breakfast Sliders

  • Author: Caoimhe Byrne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course, Sandwich
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

These Bagel Breakfast Sliders are a fun and easy way to enjoy a complete breakfast in a handheld package. Mini bagels are filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese, then brushed with a savory butter topping and baked until toasty and melty.

Ingredients

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  • Cooking spray, for greasing the baking dish
  • 8 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk (whole, 2%, or skim)
  • 8 slices bacon
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
  • 10 mini bagels, halved
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic (or garlic powder)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish (9x13-inch or similar size) with cooking spray.

  • Whisk Eggs and Milk: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until light and frothy. Set aside.

  • Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat in the skillet. Discard the remaining bacon fat.

  • Scramble Eggs: Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the reserved bacon fat. Immediately reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the eggs, stirring occasionally with a spatula or wooden spoon, until they are nearly set but still slightly soft.

  • Season Eggs: Season the scrambled eggs with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped chives. Remove the skillet from the heat.

  • Assemble Sliders:

    • Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the bottom halves of the mini bagels.
    • Place the cream cheese-spread bagel bottoms side-by-side in the prepared baking dish.
    • Spoon the scrambled eggs evenly over the bagel bottoms.
    • Crumble the cooked bacon and sprinkle it evenly over the eggs.
    • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the bacon and eggs.
    • Place the top halves of the bagels on top of the cheese.

  • Make Butter Topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, dried minced onion, granulated garlic (or garlic powder), sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Stir well to combine.

  • Brush with Butter: Brush the butter topping evenly over the tops of the assembled bagel sliders, making sure to coat all the nooks and crannies.

  • Bake: Bake, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, or until the bagels are toasty and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

  • Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm.

Notes

  • Mini Bagels: You can use any type of mini bagels you like, such as plain, everything, or sesame.
  • Cream Cheese: Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy spreading.
  • Bacon: Cook the bacon until crispy for the best texture.
  • Eggs: Cook the eggs until they are nearly set but still slightly soft. They will continue to cook in the oven.
  • Cheese: Cheddar cheese is a classic choice, but you can use other cheeses, such as Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or a blend.
  • Topping: The butter topping adds flavor and helps the bagels become golden brown and toasty.
  • Serving Suggestions: These bagel breakfast sliders are a complete meal on their own, but you can serve them with a side of fruit or your favorite breakfast sides.

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