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Crispy Parmesan and Pesto Egg in a Bagel. A fun twist on the bagel sandwich, that might just be even more delicious. Crispy parmesan cheese, basil pesto, seeded bagels, and perfectly cooked sunny side up eggs. Serve yours up with avocado and herbs and you’ll have a great breakfast to enjoy any day of the week.
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We have ourselves a breakfast recipe! And a really dang good one too. I’m not really sure why, but I almost never share savory breakfast recipes like this. It’s just plain silly of me because breakfast dishes are delicious.
I do the same thing with appetizers. I think it’s because more times than not, I’m usually cooking for a lot of people. They’re expecting dinner, not really a breakfast-for-dinner situation (though that is really delicious). So I most often make dinner recipes, which I, of course, then share here.
But today we have a nice switch-up…breakfast it is!
The details
Let me walk you through the layers of this bagel. There’s crispy parmesan cheese on the bottom (it’s like a delicious cheese cracker). Then a layer of basil pesto (I usually make mine spicy). Next comes the toasted bagel (I love to use sesame seed bagels). And then that delicious egg in the middle. Finish this off with an avocado herb salad.
My family likes to add hot sauce – to be expected, of course.
Start with the bagel. Try to use a bagel that has a good size hole in the middle. If it’s on the small side, just use your fingers to widen the hole a bit.
Now the cheese, sprinkle it onto a hot skillet. As the cheese hardens it becomes like a thin and crispy cracker. It is DELICIOUS! In fancy terms, this is called Frico. It’s often used in salads, which is also great.
Next, dollop some basil pesto over the cheese, then add the bagel. For the pesto, I like to use homemade. My mix is simply basil, arugula, toasted nuts, parmesan, and olive oil. Oh, and I like to add a jalapeño too. Then blend everything together in the food processor.
After you add the pesto, top with the bagel, then crack the egg into the bagel hole and let cook.
The herby avocado salad
I wanted to include some avocado in this dish. I just think avocados, eggs, and toast go hand-in-hand. You can’t have one without the other.
I use fresh herbs, diced avocado, lemon, and chili flakes. Serve on the side or overtop your bagel.
It’s the perfect breakfast bagel and, shockingly, a really quick and easy way to cook your eggs. The crispy cheese on the bottom adds a whole new layer of texture and flavor. The pesto adds brightness and gives you that perfectly runny yolk and toasted bagel combination.
It’s delicious. Great for the weekends, but easy enough to make during the week too.
Looking for other savory breakfast ideas? Here are my favorites:
Breakfast Quesadilla with Soft Scrambled Eggs and Avocado Salsa
Za’atar Eggs with Lemony Yogurt and Herbs
Lastly, if you make this Crispy Parmesan and Pesto Egg in a Bagel be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Crispy Parmesan and Pesto Egg in a Bagel
Ingredients
- 1 bagel, halved
- extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 eggs
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- chili flakes
Instructions
- 1. Make sure the bagel's hole is 3/4 inch wide. Use your fingers to pull the hole bigger, if needed. 2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the the top bagel half, cut side facing up, to one side of the skillet. To the other side, sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese in a circle the size of your bagel. Spoon 1/2 the pesto over the cheese. When the cheese melts, about 1 minute, flip the bagel, cut side facing down, onto the cheese. Crack 1 egg into the bagel hole. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, until the whites are set, but the yolk is still runny, 6 to 8 minutes, or to your preference. Repeat with the remaining bagel half. 3. In a bowl toss together the avocado, arugula, dill, lemon, sesame, chili flakes, and salt. Serve with the bagel.
Nutrition
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Made a toasty, cozy lunch for two today! I added smoked paprika but otherwise followed recipe as suggested. So darn good! Hit all the savory notes!
Hey Hillary,
Happy Thursday! So glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe and thanks so much for making it! xT
Yummy. My boys gobbled these up. I made the goddess pesto from the essentials section. Never buying jarred pesto again.
Hey Raquel,
Happy Wednesday! ❄️ I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xT
Made this for brunch for my husband and I and it was scrumptious!! Very easy to make and loved all the flavors and textures. Such an easy yet creative breakfast dish!! Will absolutely be making again!
Hey Laura,
Happy Monday!!⛄️ Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! xT
Such a yummy meal, a great quick dinner!
Hey Kristi,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xx
This was SO good! Like a fancy restaurant quality brunch
Hey Shauna,
Happy Monday!!☃️ Thanks a lot for making this recipe and sharing your review, I love to hear that it was a winner! xx
This was delicious. A really quick and easy dish to prepare for the three of us as a lazy Sunday dinner. All three of us loved it.
Hey Hannah,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it. Have the best week:) xx
So freaking delicious and easy!! The Parmesan cheese crisp elevates the whole dish! I didn’t have the ingredients for the pesto but will definitely have to add that next time.
Hi Amy,
Happy Friday!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xx
Is the video still available?
Hi Marina,
So sorry, I only had the video on IG for 24 hours, we are working to transfer videos for recipes:) Let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Loved, loved, loved it, but the lemon was a bit too much in the avocado. Will make this again without the lemon.
Hey Jody,
Fantastic!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xTieghan
SINCE I AM AVOCADO AND EGG LOVER THIS IS A MUST TRIED RECIPE, ITS SO EASY TO DO AND DELICIOUS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
Hey Rose,
Happy Sunday!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it!! xxT
This recipe is simply delicious. I had to make a couple of substitutions to the original recipe because I didn’t have some of the ingredients (substituted bagel for brioche bread and did a poached egg instead). However, the recipe turned out great! I totally recommend it, the flavors are amazing
Hey Virginia,
Happy Sunday!! Love hearing that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it!! xxT
Such an easy, quick and delicious meal! Definitely will be one of my go-tos. I didn’t have everything for the toppings so just used avocado, but still amazing. Will definitely have to try it with the rest of the ingredients soon!
Hey Dorothy,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was a winner. Have the best weekend:) xT
Is the avocado mix supposed to go inside or on top?
Hi Kelsi,
In step 3, you will top the egg with avocado. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
This is so easy to make and amazing to taste. I could eat this every day!
Hey Jill,
I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! xxTieghan
This was so delicious!!! Definitely going to be something I make once a week from now on. The pesto added fantastic flavor.
Hey Pam,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am thrilled to hear that it was enjoyed! Have a great day:) xxT