Description

These Bagel Breakfast Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat featuring fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and everything bagel seasoning on toasted mini bagels. Perfect for a family brunch or special morning gathering, they combine savory flavors and satisfying textures baked to perfection in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

Egg Mixture

8 large eggs (Eggland’s Best recommended)
1/4 cup milk
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp thinly sliced chives

Bacon

8 slices bacon

Sliders

8 mini bagels, halved horizontally
4 tbsp cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
Cooking spray, for greasing baking dish

Instructions

Preheat and prepare baking dish: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13” x 9” baking dish thoroughly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Whisk eggs and milk: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until the mixture becomes light and frothy, indicating well-aerated eggs for fluffy scrambled eggs.
Cook bacon: Place a cold, large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon slices. Cook, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the skillet.
Prepare scrambled eggs: Pour the egg and milk mixture into the skillet with the remaining bacon fat. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally with a spatula or wooden spoon, until the eggs are nearly set but still slightly soft, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then stir in the sliced chives. Remove skillet from heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
Assemble the sliders: Spread softened cream cheese evenly onto the bottom halves of the mini bagels. Arrange these cream cheese–spread halves side by side in the prepared baking dish. Spoon and spread the scrambled egg mixture evenly over the bagels, then crumble the cooked bacon on top. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, then cover each with the top half of the mini bagels. Brush the tops with melted butter and generously sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over them.
Bake the sliders: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake until the bagels are toasted, cheese is melted, and tops are golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately while warm and gooey.

Notes

Make sure not to overcook the eggs in the skillet; they should be soft and just set before layering on the bagels.
Use fresh everything bagel seasoning for the best flavor impact on top of the sliders.
For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach instead.
These sliders can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving to save morning prep time.
Storing leftovers in an airtight container and reheating in the oven helps maintain the crispy texture of the bagels.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: bagel breakfast sliders, breakfast recipe, bacon and eggs, cheesy breakfast, easy morning meal