25 Delicious Breakfast Bagel Ideas For A Hearty Breakfast

You probably reach for them on those busy, hectic mornings. Bagels are famous for being delicious, filling, and, most importantly, easy and convenient – the ultimate combo for weekdays.

Simple is nice, but your breakfast bagels don’t have to be plain all the time.

Here, we’ve put together 25 genius breakfast bagel recipes to help you get the most out of your bagels.

From healthy low-carb recipes to decadent cheesy bagels, you’ll find all you need to make a banging breakfast from a seemingly plain pastry.

Quick Table: Delicious Breakfast Bagel Recipes

Recipes	Calories Per Serving	Preparation Time
Breakfast Bagel Sandwich With Smoked Salmon	462	25 Minutes
Crispy Parmesan And Pesto Egg In A Bagel	837	20 Minutes
Bagel Breakfast Sandwich	958	17 Minutes
Pear Apple Cheddar Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Bagel	433	1 Hour 15 Minutes
Stuffed Bagel Bites (Starbucks Copycat)	160	34 Minutes
Breakfast Quiche Stuffed Bagels	580	30 Minutes
Bacon Egg And Cheese Breakfast Sandwich	161	35 Minutes
Bagel Egg In Hole With Smashed Avocado	304	15 Minutes
Bagel Ham And Cheese Quiche	246	45 Minutes
Copycat McDonald’s Steak Egg And Cheese Bagel	998	23 Minutes
Homemade Blueberry Bagels	236	3 Hours 20 Minutes
Bacon Cream Cheese Breakfast Bagel Sandwich	919	4 Minutes
Fried Egg Breakfast Bagels	359	5 Minutes
Green Eggs & Ham Bagel Breakfast Sandwich	446	5 Minutes
Keto Bagels	370	30 Minutes
Keto Bagel Bites Stuffed With Cream Cheese	520	40 Minutes
Bagel French Toast	771	40 Minutes
Healthy Greek Yogurt Bagels	149	52 Minutes
Hash Brown Breakfast Bagel With Vegan Sriracha Mayo	149	30 Minutes
Easy Breakfast Pizzas	778	25 Minutes
Sausage, Egg, And Cheese Breakfast Bagels	388	25 Minutes
Copycat Bruegger’s Western Bagel	Not Available	15 Minutes
Bagel Egg Boats	384	30 Minutes
Quick Poached Egg & Garlic Spinach Bagel	Not Available	12 Minutes
Smoked Salmon Bagel Sandwich	560	15 Minutes

1. Breakfast Bagel Sandwich With Smoked Salmon

What’s better than starting your day with a protein boost? This bagel, packed with smoked salmon and a runny buttery egg, is the ultimate healthy breakfast.

Sprinkle some minty herbs into a generous dollop of cream cheese, then coat the toasted bagel with this mix. 

You can use any bagels you like, but whole-grain bagels make this meal a blast if you want to keep things as nutritious as possible. An all-around healthy, delicious, leisurely breakfast at a go!

Calories Per Serving: 462

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes

2. Crispy Parmesan And Pesto Egg In A Bagel

Did you know a regular bagel breakfast can look like a posh five-star treat? This dish is all you need, a combo of a crisp toasted bagel, gooey cheese, and fluffy eggs. 

While it is undeniably delicious, the magic of this dish is in the presentation. Fry your egg in the bagel hole, then garnish it with avocado, arugula, and lemon blend.

Some sesame seeds and dill make the perfect cherry on the cake; the dashing pop of greens and white seeds is divine.

You’ll find this video more helpful.

Calories Per Serving: 837

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

3. Breakfast Bagel Sandwich

Bacon and eggs or a cheesy bagel for breakfast? No need to pick between your favorites anymore; with this recipe, you can have it all!

Add kosher salt and black pepper to taste, buttery avocado for that healthy yumminess, and herb cream cheese for a burst of savor. Frying your egg in bacon fat makes it even juicier and more flavorful.

Don’t forget to toast your bagel, and you also want your bacon as crisp as possible unless you prefer it otherwise.

Calories Per Serving: 958

Preparation Time: 17 Minutes

4. Pear Apple Cheddar Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese Bagel

Looking at the name alone, you can tell this bagel breakfast is richly loaded. Fruits, cheese, and even fig jam – everything you need is in here.

Bite through layers of sunny-side-up egg, apple and pear slices, and fig preserve, all nestled in cheesy, toasty bagels. Some arugulas and caramelized onions, and you’ll have a breakfast fit for kings on your hands.

Calories Per Serving: 433

Preparation Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

5. Stuffed Bagel Bites {Starbucks Copycat}

A quick stop at Starbucks is a perfect pick-me-up, but what if you could make a similar delicacy at home? These stuffed bagel bites are all you need, 

Although they aren’t made from actual bagels, using Everything Seasoning transforms the dough into an authentic bagel breakfast. Mix this seasoning with cheese and crisp bacon, then scoop a generous helping into each bagel ball. 

Want that eye-catching golden crust? Then, coat each ball with an egg wash before baking. Sinking your teeth into these delectable stuffed bites will be the greatest pleasure of the day.

Calories Per Serving: 160

Preparation Time: 34 Minutes

6. Breakfast Quiche Stuffed Bagels

There’s something extraordinary about stuffed food, the surprise when one reaches the stuffing is impressive. Here’s another stuffed delight, this time, bagels.

Carve out the top of your bagel using this video, then fill in this space with an egg/cream/cheese blend laced with chunks of sausage and crisp bacon. Bake till the egg is cooked and fluffy, then serve with bright green chives. 

Guess what makes this even better? You can switch up the filling to your taste, but make sure you keep the cheese blend for consistency. Bake till the egg is cooked and fluffy, then serve with bright green chives. 

Calories Per Serving: 580

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

7. Bacon Egg And Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

You can never go wrong with a simple, minimalist breakfast. This bagel, with fried eggs, melted cheese, and bacon, is ideal for busy mornings. 

Eggs are the best way to show your personality through your food, so feel free to have them scrambled, poached, runny, or well-set. Either way, they’ll melt deliciously in your mouth, especially when fried in butter.

Calories Per Serving: 161

Preparation Time: 35 Minutes

8. Bagel Egg In A Hole With Smashed Avocado

Don’t you love how you can recreate one recipe in a million different ways? The egg-in-a-hole bagel resurfaces, now with classic avocado, a regular breakfast hit.

Spread the mashed avocado on your bagel slices. You want to use ripe avocados for this recipe; this way, the spread will be sweeter.

A sprinkle of salt and pepper flakes and chopped fresh parsley or chives, and your bagel breakfast is ready to be devoured.

Calories Per Serving: 304

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

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9. Bagel Ham And Cheese Quiche

Any milk lover will go head over heels for this bagel quiche. Like any quiche, you need only the bagel crust. But, instead of using just eggs, fill your bagel with a seasoned mix of eggs, ham, and nutty almond milk. 

Heap some cheese over each bagel quiche for a delightful final touch, then bake. The melted cheese gracefully dripping over the savory filling and warm golden crust is, in a word, ecstasy.

Calories Per Serving: 246

Preparation Time: 45 Minutes

10. Copycat McDonald’s Steak Egg And Cheese Bagel

Previously we saw Starbucks; now, we have a McDonald’s. It’s no surprise that this recipe is so popular; the boatload of flavor in the sauce and seasoning is phenomenal.

Sure, it’s your everyday egg and cheese bagel, but this has a little steak spin on it. Drench the steak in a mix of Worcestershire sauce and Montreal seasoning.

This steak, coupled with soft eggs, stringy cheese, and a finger-licking base sauce, will give you the best bagel ever.

Calories Per Serving: 998

Preparation Time: 23 Minutes

11. Homemade Blueberry Bagels

So many bagel recipes, and all have a common feature – premade bagels. What happens when you crave a homemade one? I’ll tell you what, this blueberry stunner.

The aching softness and crusty exterior will make your eyes pop open in wonder. Sweet blueberries and juices seeping into the dough are a total game-changer. Pair these with your favorite coffee, and I promise you won’t get enough.

Calories Per Serving: 236

Preparation Time: 3 Hours 20 Minutes

12. Bacon Cream Cheese Breakfast Bagel Sandwich

Must all breakfast bagel ideas have cheese to taste good? Of course not, and this recipe proves it. Substitute cheddar for cream cheese, sauerkraut, and buttery avocado.

A few slices of crisp bacon, and your bagel is ready to be savored. Garnish with red chili flakes and cilantro; an array of colors makes breakfast more appetizing.

Calories Per Serving: 919

Preparation Time: 4 Minutes

13. Fried Egg Breakfast Bagels

Another egg/cheese bagel combo shows up, but no regular cheddar cheese here! Instead, whip out the goat cheese for a more luxurious, elegant taste.

A layer of spinach and tomatoes makes this breakfast a no-brainer for healthy eaters, not to mention more juicy and succulent. Top off with fried eggs and munch away.

Calories Per Serving: 359

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

14. Green Eggs & Ham Bagel Breakfast Sandwich

Bagel breakfast recipes can’t get healthier than this, with eggs, spinach, and whole wheat bagel. But wait, green eggs? Absolutely!

Chop your spinach into seasoned eggs, then fry till it’s cooked. Next, stack it with Canadian bacon and quality Swiss cheese. Enjoy your well-deserved meal, but don’t forget to toast the bagels first to get them warm and crusty.

Calories Per Serving: 446

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes

15. Keto Bagels

If you’re on a keto diet, buying pre-made bagels may worry you. But this recipe makes those worries float away. 

Low-moisture mozzarella cheese and blanched almond flour give these bagels an award-winning velvety texture. Meanwhile, generously coating these bagels with everything bagel seasoning brings a unique, one-of-a-kind taste.

Calories Per Serving: 370

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

16. Keto Bagel Bites Stuffed With Cream Cheese

And now, for the keto version of bagel bites. Almond flour, xanthan gum,  and mozzarella cheese play a prominent role here, too, resulting in high protein and healthy fat.

Wrap this pillowy dough around cubes of cream cheese and aromatic green onions. Sprinkle everything seasoning, then bake till your bagel bites are a rich, fluffy texture. Perfect for an indulgent, sweet breakfast.

Calories Per Serving: 520

Preparation Time: 40 Minutes

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17. Bagel French Toast

On seeing french toast, I’m sure you imagined a slice of bread coated with vanilla-tinged or cinnamon eggs. Maybe, it’s also topped with some ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt. 

Now, take that image, but rather than conventional bread, use bagels! Before frying, soak the bagels in your egg mixture for as long as possible; you want that ‘egginess’ in every crumb.

Top off with cinnamon-flavored whipped cream cheese, and enjoy the yumminess.

Calories Per Serving: 771

Preparation Time: 40 Minutes

18. Healthy Greek Yogurt Bagels

Bagels usually don’t come at the top of the list of healthy foods. Still, you don’t have to give it up on your fitness journey. Instead, try these low-fat bagels. 

Gluten-free flour makes this recipe even more nutritious, whereas greek yogurt and egg white keep it low in fat. Some everything bagel seasoning to finish off, and you’re done! Big bonus, these bagels freeze exceptionally well.

Calories Per Serving: 149

Preparation Time: 52 Minutes

19. Hash Brown Breakfast Bagel With Vegan Sriracha Mayo

Of course, spiciness isn’t for everyone, but if you love heat and peppery food, why haven’t you made this recipe yet?

The sriracha and vegan mayo make a delicious, savory sauce base that will make even skeptics ask for seconds. Spread this sauce on your toasted bagels and heap loads of crunchy hash browns. 

Finally, red onions and any greens of your choice for pungency and soul-lifting nutrition, and you’ll have an unbeatable bagel breakfast.

Calories Per Serving: 149

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

20. Easy Breakfast Pizzas

What does a pizza recipe have to do with bagels? I’m sure you’ve guessed by now; the bagels make a mean crust! 

This dish is so unbelievably simple yet tastes divine. Packaged cooked bacon, gravy, and mozzarella cheese practically erase any prep you need to do. 

Split your bagels in half, and layer these ingredients in large quantities; no one likes pizzas with skimpy cheese. Ten minutes in the oven, and you have some banging bagel pizzas.

Calories Per Serving: 778

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes

21. Sausage, Egg, And Cheese Breakfast Bagels

Egg and cheese feature a lot in breakfast bagel recipes, but they don’t have to be a bore. Chunks of meaty sausage in your eggs transcend their ordinariness into a special.

A blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses gives added delight, the varying flavors and textures dancing in perfect harmony.

Finally, bake till the cheese melts into gooey goodness on the golden bagels, and watch as hands and mouths scramble for a piece.

Calories Per Serving: 388

Preparation Time: 25 Minutes

22. Copycat Bruegger’s Western Bagel

Bruegger’s Western Bagel is now right in your kitchen! Bacon, fried eggs, and fragrant roasted peppers are sandwiched between slices of warm toasted bagel. 

If you’ve never tried a Bruegger’s bagel, this recipe may not look like much initially. Spread this chipotle mayo sauce over each bagel, and you’ll be amazed at the transformation.

However, Chipotle peppers are pretty spicy, so be careful if you’re not used to heat.

Calories Per Serving: Not Available

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

23. Bagel Egg Boats

Who says you can’t have fun with bagels? Instead of boring plain bagels, try out these egg boats. 

Imagine all your breakfast faves – eggs, milk, cheeses, salsa, and pungent herbs, in one bagel. You’ll need only the bagel crust for this recipe, but be careful not to leave any holes while digging out the bread. 

First, throw in some butter to keep things as fluffy as possible, then pour in the egg mixture. Then, pop each boat in the oven till they’re a delicious, appealing golden.

Calories Per Serving: 384

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes

24. Quick Poached Egg & Garlic Spinach Bagel 

If you didn’t fancy the green eggs recipe, you could still get lots of leafy spinach into your breakfast bagel. 

This recipe has no fuss and keeps things classy, fluffy poached eggs and fried spinach. Are you worried about flavor? Don’t be! 

Fry the spinach in rapeseed oil and season with fragrant garlic and chili. The aroma alone will indeed have everyone flocking around the breakfast table.

Calories Per Serving: Not Available

Preparation Time: 12 Minutes

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25. Smoked Salmon Bagel Sandwich

Finally, we have another smoked salmon bagel sandwich, but this one takes things to the next level.

Smoked salmon nestled among fluffy scrambled eggs, grilled asparagus, and pickled red onions is the perfect start to your morning. 

A large dose of cream cheese with fresh minty dill, and you’ll find yourself ravishing this delicious breakfast bagel delight.

Calories Per Serving: 560

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Bagels Healthy For Breakfast?

Although bagels wouldn’t be high on any list of nutritious breakfast options, there are many ways to fill yours with vitamins and minerals. Incorporating veggies, fruits, eggs, and other healthy options boosts your fitness. 

Depending on the flour you use, you can also make the bagels healthier, especially if you’re on a diet.

What’s In McDonald’s Steak, Egg, And Cheese Bagel?

Besides the apparent eggs, American cheese, and steak, the bagels are coated with a sauce made of mayo, mustard, and dill. 

Also, the steak’s seasoning mix is superb: Worcestershire sauce with Montreal steak seasoning. Some sauteed onion rings to complete the legendary bagel meal, and your version of this McDonald’s classic is ready.

Must I Toast My Breakfast Bagels?

If you’re using fresh or homemade bagels, toasting them may be unnecessary. They’ll still be warm and crusty, and you don’t want to change their texture and taste. 

However, for store-bought bagels, toasting is an excellent way to awaken the flavors in the bagel for an unmatched breakfast bagel.