Open-Face Breakfast Bagels
The following recipe and photography were provided by local blogger Carolyn Hodges of The Dinner Shift.
Whether you’re following a low-carb lifestyle, looking to boost your protein intake, or simply craving a hearty, savory breakfast, these Open-Face Breakfast Bagels hit the spot!
While Heinen’s bakery bagels are always a great choice, swapping in Hero classic plain bagels is an easy way to cut down on carbs while adding extra fiber and protein to the most important meal of the day. Each Hero bagel packs an impressive 19 grams of protein and 21 grams of fiber, yet just 4 net carbs. But you’d never guess it from the taste. They’re soft, satisfying, and every bit as delicious as a traditional bagel. If you’re craving extra flavor, try their everything bagel variety that boasts the same benefits. Look for both varieties in Heinen’s bread aisle.
These bagels are fantastic with a simple spread of Heinen’s cream cheese or Fan Favorite freshly ground nut butter, but why stop there? Kick things up a notch by creating an open-face breakfast sandwich layered with cream cheese, eggs, and crispy bacon or crumbled breakfast sausage. It’s a classic combination that’s hard to beat!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s high in protein and low in carbs. Each Hero bagel packs serious nutrition with 19 grams of protein and only 4 net carbs, making this breakfast both satisfying and supportive of a low-carb or high-protein lifestyle. Adding eggs and breakfast meat bumps the protein up even more!
- It’s quick and easy to prepare. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, these open-face bagels come together fast, making them perfect for busy mornings when you still want something satisfying and filling.
- It’s simple to customize. From eggs and bacon to avocado, smoked salmon, or roasted veggies, you can dress up these bagels however you like. Savory, fresh, or hearty, there’s a combo for every craving.
Open-Face Breakfast Bagels
Servings: 4 Open-Face Bagels
Ingredients
- 4 slices Heinen’s CARE Certified hickory smoked bacon
- 2 Heinen’s CARE Certified breakfast sausage links, casings removed
- 2 tsp. Heinen’s unsalted butter, divided
- 4 Heinen’s large cage free eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper
- 2 Hero classic plain bagels
- Heinen’s original cream cheese
- Fresh chopped herbs, optional
- Heinen’s fresh cut fruit, for serving
Instructions
- Pan fry the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Wipe out the pan.
- In the same pan, cook the sausage until cooked through and browned, using a wooden spoon to crumble into small pieces. Wipe out the pan.
- Add 1 teaspoon of butter to the pan and set over medium-low heat. Once melted, pour in half of the beaten eggs and cook omelet style, flipping one half over the other once set. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the omelet from the pan and repeat with the remaining butter and eggs. Cut each omelet in half.
- Toast the bagels and top each half with cream cheese, followed by half an omelet. Top two bagel halves with the crispy bacon slices and two with the crumbled sausage.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired and serve alongside fresh cut fruit.
