Stuffed Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagels by Moribyan

Ingredients

• 4 large plain bagels
• 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
• 6 large eggs
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice the tops off the bagels and use a spoon to scoop out some of the inner bread, creating a bowl shape
3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until combined.
4. Cook the egg mixture in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until soft curds form; remove from heat while still slightly wet.
5. Fold the chopped crispy bacon and 1 cup of the shredded cheese into the scrambled eggs.
6. Divide the egg mixture evenly into the hollowed-out bagel centers
7. Top each bagel with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and replace the bagel tops
8. Brush the outsides of the bagels with melted butter and place on a baking sheet
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the bagels are golden brown and the cheese is melted through.