My College Bagel with Cream Cheese, Onion, and Egg
"This was something I grew up eating - and, have no clue where the idea came from. Maybe, it was what we could afford as a college student - LOX wasn't in our budget. But, it must of made an impression; because, I still enjoy it now and then. Also, only using half a bagel really cuts down on the carbs; and, egg is a good source of protein; so, this was a great "grab and go" breakfast on a busy day. Obviously, this isn't something I eat all the time; but, you can prepare everything ahead, so simply toast your bagel, and you are on your way. A nice morning breakfast."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (237.5 g)
- Calories 298.5
- Total Fat - 9.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 3.2 g
- Cholesterol - 184.4 mg
- Sodium - 585.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 40.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.6 g
- Sugars - 5.7 g
- Protein - 13.7 g
- Calcium - 91.5 mg
- Iron - 3.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 8.7 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Note: The cream cheese spread, onions, and eggs can all be made ahead; so, take advantage of that convenience.
Step 2
Cream Cheese ... Mix the cream cheese with the capers and olives. I like to use a mix of black and green; but, you could use one or the other. Note: If you can get the whipped cream cheese with onions and chives, it doesn't need to soften. But, I have found it isn't always available. Also, there are other brands other than Philadelphia; so, each brand is a bit different.
Step 3
Note - Red Onions: Some people don't like the strong flavor of onions. You can soak the red onions for 5-10 minutes in cold water, and it will take away some of the strong flavor. Then, just dry off; and, they can be store until ready to use.
Step 4
Bagels ... Use your favorite; I happen to love the "everything" bagel. The one that has all the toppings (sesame, poppyseed, garlic, onions, etc); but, use your favorite. I lightly toast mine.
Step 5
Finish ... Top your warm toasted bagel with the cream cheese spread, then a few red onion slices; and, finish with 1 sliced egg. Make sure to season with salt and pepper. It's easy, delicious, and a nice change from your classic bagel w/cream cheese - without much work. ENJOY!
Tips
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