Description
Craving McDonald’s steak egg and cheese bagel? Savor this homemade copycat recipe that brings restaurant-style breakfast to your kitchen with juicy steak, melted cheese, and a perfectly toasted bagel that satisfies morning hunger pangs.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 beef patty
- 1 large egg
- 1 slice American cheese
Bread and Base:
- 1 plain bagel
- 2 tbsp butter (15 ml)
Seasoning and Extras:
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (15 ml)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle to medium-high heat, approximately 375°F, ensuring an even cooking surface for the beef patty.
- Season the beef patty generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, massaging the spices into the meat for maximum flavor infusion.
- Drizzle vegetable oil onto the heated skillet and place the seasoned beef patty, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until a robust brown crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- While the patty cooks, slice the plain bagel in half and spread butter on both interior surfaces, creating a rich, golden foundation.
- Toast the buttered bagel halves in a separate skillet or toaster until they develop a crisp, golden-brown exterior with slightly crunchy edges.
- In the same skillet used for the beef patty, crack the large egg and cook sunny-side up or over-easy, allowing the whites to set and the yolk to remain slightly runny.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing the cooked beef patty on the bottom bagel half, topped immediately with a slice of American cheese to encourage slight melting.
- Carefully position the prepared egg on top of the cheese, allowing the residual heat to create a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Crown the sandwich with the top bagel half, pressing gently to secure all components.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately, capturing the essence of a classic fast-food breakfast sandwich.
Notes
- Choose high-quality beef with at least 20% fat content to ensure a juicy, flavorful patty that mimics the authentic fast-food experience.
- Invest in a meat thermometer to accurately check the internal temperature, preventing overcooking while guaranteeing food safety.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to customize the sandwich’s flavor profile.
- For a healthier alternative, swap the beef patty with turkey or plant-based protein and use a whole wheat bagel to reduce calories and increase nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg