Name: Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Bagel Sliders
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8-10 sliders
Ingredients: 8 large eggs; ¼ cup whole milk; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 slices bacon; 10 mini bagels, halved horizontally; 4 tbsp cream cheese, softened; 1½ cups shredded cheddar; 2 tbsp thinly sliced chives; 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 2 tsp dried minced onion; 2 tsp granulated garlic; 2 tsp poppy seeds; 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Method

1. Cook the Bacon

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat.

2. Scramble the Eggs

Whisk the eggs and milk together until light and frothy. Pour into the same skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until just barely set, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the chives, then remove from the heat immediately—the eggs will keep cooking in the residual heat.

3. Build the Sliders

Spread the cream cheese over the bottom halves of the bagels and arrange side by side in the prepared dish. Layer with the scrambled eggs, crumbled bacon, and cheddar, then close with the top halves.

4. Butter and Bake

Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with the dried onion, garlic, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds. Bake until the bagels are toasted and the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Cook's Notes

Make ahead Assemble through the buttering step a day ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Add a few extra minutes to the bake time if going in cold.

Swap the cheese Sharp cheddar is classic here, but pepper jack or gruyère both melt beautifully if you want to change the flavor profile.