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McDonald’s steak, egg, and cheese bagel is so filling and delicious. It's a fluffy omelet topped with melty cheese hearty steak and onions. But this recipe? You can make it at home, so you don’t have to venture out for a meaty and decadent breakfast sandwich. And this way you can customize it to your liking.
We use shaved steak instead of a patty, so all of the ingredients are fairly inexpensive and easy to find. If you’re feeling daring, you can make your own bagels. But the store-bought version works just fine.
This recipe is for two sandwiches, but you can easily cut the recipe in half if you’re making this for one, or double up for the whole family. Use any bagel you like, but some of the best matches include plain, marble, sesame, poppy, and everything.
Tip for Making Steak, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Recipe
It's super-important to use a nonstick skillet if at all possible, to ensure the eggs cook well and that nothing else sticks to the pan as you go. Alternatively, use a very well-seasoned cast-iron skillet that you know will cooperate.
Make Ahead
You can make the onion and steak ahead of time and heat it in the pan quickly before you're ready to serve. This is also a great recipe for using leftover steak. Slice it and heat it in a pan with the onion.
If you want to make a larger batch, you can simply scramble the eggs so you don’t have to make omelets one at a time.
“Forget heading to McDonald's, a homemade sandwich will always taste better and be better for you. This and a cup of coffee will get you going in the morning and easily sustain you through a work day.” — Noah Velush-Rogers
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Ingredients
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2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, divided
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 pound shaved steak
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoons salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 plain bagels, or flavor of choice
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4 large eggs, beaten
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4 slices American cheese
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Steak sauce, optional
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small onion (thinly sliced) and sauté until just softened and lightly browned.
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Meanwhile, toss 1/2 pound shaved steak with 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
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Transfer the onion to a plate. Increase the heat to high and add the steak to the pan in one even layer. Cook, without stirring, until the steak is browned, about 2 minutes. Continue to stir until the steak is completely cooked through. Transfer the steak to the plate with the onion. Cover to keep warm.
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Toast 2 bagels, then spread 1 tablespoon of the butter over the 4 halves.
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Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter in the pan over low heat. Add half of the beaten eggs and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook, gently stirring with a rubber spatula to expose the raw egg to the bottom of the pan to create an omelet.
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Once the omelet is cooked through, fold it in half with the rubber spatula.
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Then, fold the omelet in half once more and top with 2 slices American cheese. Repeat with the remaining beaten eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 slices of cheese.
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Divide the steak and onion between 2 of the bagel halves. Top each with the eggs and cheese, then cover with the remaining bagel halves. Serve with steak sauce for dipping or spooning over the top, if desired.
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Feeling Adventurous? Try This:
- Make bagel bites - If you've got smaller bagels—bagels vary wildly in size, depending on where you get them—you can turn this recipe into bagel bites instead and halve all the ingredients you'd use on one bagel.
- Use any bagel you like - Some of the best matches include plain, marble, sesame, poppy, and everything.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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1226 | Calories |
65g | Fat |
92g | Carbs |
67g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 2 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 1226 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 65g | 83% |
Saturated Fat 32g | 158% |
Cholesterol 574mg | 191% |
Sodium 2535mg | 110% |
Total Carbohydrate 92g | 34% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 18g | |
Protein 67g | |
Vitamin C 3mg | 13% |
Calcium 990mg | 76% |
Iron 10mg | 57% |
Potassium 920mg | 20% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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