Name: Jimmie's Ladder 11s Bagel Sandwich Recipe
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 each everything bagel; 1 tbs unsalted butter (softened) or cream cheese; 2 each bacon strips (cooked); 2 slices or sliced deli ham; 1 each or breakfast sausage patty (cooked); 1 each large eggs; 1 tbs milk or water; 1 each American cheese slice; 1 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp butter or neutral oil (for pan); 1 tsp hot sauce or ketchup; 0.25 tsp extra everything seasoning

Method

Bagel & Spread

Split and toast

Slice the everything bagel in half horizontally. Toast both halves in a toaster or under a broiler until golden and slightly crisp, about 2–4 minutes depending on your appliance.

Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter or cream cheese evenly on the cut side of each toasted bagel half. Set aside, cut sides up.

Protein

Prepare your chosen protein: If using bacon, cook 2 strips in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 6–8 minutes, turning as needed; transfer to a paper towel to drain and keep warm. If using pre-cooked sausage patty, reheat in the pan 2–3 minutes per side until hot. If using deli ham, warm 1–2 minutes in the pan or microwave 15–20 seconds until heated.

Keep the cooked protein warm on a plate while you make the eggs so the sandwich assembles hot.

Eggs & Assembly

Beat the egg

In a small bowl, crack 1 large egg and add 1 tablespoon milk or water, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and a pinch of the 1 teaspoon salt (about 1/4 teaspoon). Whisk until combined and slightly frothy.

Cook scrambled egg

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 teaspoon butter or oil. Pour in the beaten egg. Let it sit undisturbed 10–15 seconds, then gently stir with a spatula, folding the egg from the edges to the center. Cook until soft-curded but fully set, about 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat just before fully dry — residual heat will finish it.

Place the bottom toasted bagel half (butter/cream cheese side up) on a plate. Layer the warm protein (bacon, ham or sausage) evenly over the spread. Add the scrambled egg on top of the protein, spreading to cover the surface.

Lay 1 slice of American cheese over the hot scrambled egg so it starts to melt. If you prefer the cheese more melted, place the assembled open sandwich under a broiler or in a hot pan for 20–30 seconds to melt the cheese — watch carefully to avoid burning.

Optionally sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon extra everything seasoning and/or a few drops of hot sauce or ketchup over the cheese. Top with the toasted bagel half, cut side down.

Serve

Cut the sandwich in half if desired and serve immediately while hot.

Leftovers: wrap cooled sandwich and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or skillet until warmed through.