Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel Recipe

Slice the bagels in half horizontally. Lightly toast each half in a toaster or under a broiler until golden and slightly crisp, about 1–2 minutes. Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of softened butter on the cut face of each warm bagel half.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage patties to the dry skillet (or add 1/2 tablespoon oil if the sausages are very lean). Cook 4–5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the patties are nicely browned. Remove cooked patties to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.

Scrambled, folded, or round egg

Wipe the skillet if needed and add 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil (or spray). In a bowl whisk the eggs with 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until combined. For folded/scrambled eggs: pour the egg mixture into the heated skillet over medium-low heat. Let eggs set at the edges, then gently stir and fold until softly set but still moist, about 2–3 minutes. Shape the scrambled eggs into four rough patties using a spatula if you want them to fit the bagel. For round eggs (fried/over-easy-style): make four small rings using an egg ring or a clean metal cookie cutter in the skillet; crack one egg into each ring and cook until whites are set, about 2–3 minutes, then flip briefly if desired. Remove eggs to a plate.

Alternate: Microwave quick-cook

Beat eggs with milk, salt, and pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until eggs are set, about 60–90 seconds. Divide into four portions.

Place one sausage patty on the bottom half of each buttered bagel. Top each patty with one egg portion. Lay one slice of cheddar cheese over the egg. Place the assembled open-faced bagels under a preheated broiler or in a toaster oven for 30–90 seconds, watching closely, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Alternatively, cover the skillet with a lid for 30 seconds to melt the cheese.

Finish

Remove from heat, sprinkle optional chopped chives evenly over the cheese, then place the top bagel halves on each sandwich. Serve immediately.