Title: Hot Honey Bacon Bagels – A Flavorful Breakfast Delight
In the realm of breakfast delights, the Hot Honey Bacon Bagels stand tall as a flavorful and satisfying choice to kickstart your day. With the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Serving Size: 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
– 8 slices of bacon (approximately 1/2 lb.)
– 2 tbsp. store-bought or homemade hot honey, plus extra for serving
– 8 oz. cream cheese
– 5 scallions, trimmed and sliced (about 1/2 cup)
– 2 tbsp. finely chopped jalapeños
– Kosher salt
– Freshly ground black pepper
– 4 sesame bagels, split and toasted
– 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
– 4 large eggs
– 4 slices of sharp cheddar
– Hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the center.
2. Lay out the bacon slices in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap.
3. Bake the bacon for 15 minutes, then brush it with hot honey. Continue baking until the honey caramelizes and the bacon turns crispy, for about 10 more minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, scallions, and jalapeños. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the cut sides of the toasted bagels.
6. Beat the eggs in a medium bowl until blended. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until slightly foamy. Add the eggs and gently push the cooked edges towards the center of the skillet using a spatula, tilting it to allow the runny eggs to spread towards the edges. Cook until the eggs are just set, for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Top the eggs with slices of sharp cheddar. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the cheese melts, for about 2 more minutes.
8. Divide the eggs and bacon among 4 bagel halves. Top with additional hot honey and hot sauce if desired. Complete by closing with the remaining bagel halves.
From the sizzle of the bacon in the oven to the gooey goodness of melted cheddar on top of perfectly cooked eggs, each step in creating the Hot Honey Bacon Bagels adds layers of flavor and texture that culminate in a satisfying breakfast experience. The interplay of creamy cream cheese with the fiery kick of jalapeños and the sweet heat of hot honey creates a harmonious symphony for the taste buds.
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