This steak egg and cheese bagel is a copycat recipe of the popular McDonald's breakfast sandwich. Savory steak, melted cheese, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a zesty sauce are nestled between two toasted bagel slices. Make these quick and easy breakfast sandwiches in just 20 minutes!
For more breakfast recipes, check out these Steak Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches, Meat Lover’s Breakfast Sandwich, and this Biscuit Breakfast Bowl recipe.
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This is a delicious homemade version of McDonald's steak egg and cheese bagel. It used to be my favorite breakfast item on the menu. But now I do not have to worry about "limited time" offers because I can make it from the comfort of home.
The scrambled eggs are fluffy like clouds and covered with melty cheese, and the sliced steak is seasoned to perfection. Throw in some grilled onions and a creamy breakfast sauce, and these are the best steak egg and cheese bagels!
Why You will Love This Steak Egg and Cheese Bagel Recipe:
Great on the Go! Whip these up in the morning and wrap them up in parchment paper so you can eat them during your commute or on a road trip.
A Family Favorite! My kids never turn down fast food, and this homemade version is no exception.
Better than Fast Food! You don't have to worry about where to find McDonald's steak egg and cheese bagel when you can make it from the comfort of home. And this version has fresh ingredients that you can customize to suit your personal taste!
Ingredients you need:
- Bagels: Use your favorite brand of plain bagels.
- Oil: Olive oil or avocado oil will work best.
- Shaved steak: Use this or any thinly sliced steak.
- Seasoning: Season the meat with seasoned salt, steak seasoning (Kinder's or McCormick), garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Onion: Diced (optional but recommended).
- Eggs: These fluffy folded eggs are scrambled.
- Cheese: Use American cheese for that classic McDonald's taste.
Sauce for bagel breakfast sandwiches (optional):
- Mayonnaise:
- Dijon mustard:
- Seasoning: black pepper and garlic powder
How to Make Steak Egg and Cheese Bagel:
Toast Bagels
Begin by toasting the bagels in a toaster or toaster oven until they are golden brown, then set them aside.
Fry Steak
Heat up olive oil or avocado oil in a skillet over medium high heat until it is lightly smoking, about one minute or so.
Then gently add the shaved steak to the skillet. Sprinkle all of the seasonings over the steak including the seasoned salt, steak seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Use a spatula to gently break up and flip the steak meat so that it browns on all sides. Once most of the pink is cooked out of the steak, add the diced onions to the skillet.
Sauté the steak and onions together for about 2–3 minutes, or until the onions are soft and translucent. Remove the steak and onions from the skillet.
Scramble Cheesy Eggs
Add the beaten eggs to the same skillet and cook them until they are cooked through and fluffy (be sure to stir them constantly so they do not burn).
Turn off the heat and separate the scrambled eggs into 4 even sections. Add one slice of cheese over each pile of eggs.
Make the Steak Egg and Cheese Bagel Sauce
In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir this until fully combined.
Assemble Bagel Sandwiches
Smear sauce onto each freshly toasted bagel. Then add some of the steak and onions, followed by the egg and cheese.
Finally, enjoy!
Alternatives and Variations:
- Bagel: Make these breakfast bagel sandwiches with your favorite bagels. Instead of plain bagels, try everything bagels or sesame bagels for even more flavor.
- Protein: This recipe works great with leftover steak. Just reheat it over medium heat in the skillet before assembling the breakfast bagels. If you do not have steak, swap it for bacon or a pork sausage patty.
- Sauce: If you want to try another sauce, mayonnaise, steak sauce or Worcestershire sauce are just as tasty.
Storing and Reheating:
Although these are best enjoyed the same day, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in foil. Store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the sandwiches in the air fryer or toaster oven until warmed through.
FAQ:
Is McDonald's bringing back steak egg and cheese bagel?
This popular breakfast item was discontinued permanently in 2022.
What is McDonald's steak bagel sauce made of?
McDonald's breakfast sauce ingredients include mayonnaise, yellow mustard, lemon juice, steak sauce, dill weed, salt, and pepper.
What can I serve with Steak Egg and Cheese Bagel?
Although it is definitely a meal on its own, you can serve this bagel sandwich with hash browns or skillet-fried potatoes. Wash it down with a cup of coffee or orange juice.
More Copycat Recipes to Try
- PF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- KFC Famous Bowl
- Cheesy Gordita Crunch
- Cheesecake Factory Avocado Egg Rolls
- Better Than Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
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Ingredients
- 4 plain Bagels
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil or Avocado oil
- 1 pound Shaved steak or any thinly sliced steak
- ½ tablespoon Seasoned salt
- ½ tablespoon Steak seasoning Kinders or Mccormick
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- ½ medium Onion diced (optional but recommended)
- 4 whole Eggs scrambled
- 4 slices American cheese
Sauce for bagel sandwich (optional):
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
- Toast the bagels in a toaster or toaster oven until they are golden brown, then set them to the side.
- Add the olive oil or avocado oil to a skillet over medium high heat and heat up until it is lightly smoking, about one minute or so.
- Gently add the shaved steak into the skillet. Sprinkle all of the seasonings over the steak including the Seasoned salt, steak seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Use a spatula to gently break up and flip the steak meat so that it browns on all sides. Once most of the pink is cooked out of the steak, add the diced onions to the skillet.
- Saute the steak and onions together for about 2–3 minutes, or until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Remove the steak and onions from the skillet. Add your scrambled eggs into the same skillet and cook them until they are cooked through and fluffy (be sure to stir them constantly so they do not burn).
- Turn off the heat and separate the scrambled eggs into 4 even sections. Add one slice of cheese over each pile of eggs.
- Make the sauce and assemble the bagel sandwiches:
- In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir this until fully combined.
- Smear some of the sauce onto each bagel. Now add some of the steak and onions, followed by the egg and cheese.
- And enjoy!
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