Breakfast bagel with egg and cheese

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A breakfast bagel with egg and cheese is a classic, hearty morning meal consisting of a sliced bagel, typically toasted, filled with cooked eggs (often fried, scrambled, or as an omelet) and melted cheese. This popular combination is a staple of American breakfast culture, particularly associated with delis, diners, and bagel shops, especially in cities like New York.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of energy, providing a good mix of carbohydrates from the bagel, protein from the eggs and cheese, and fats from the cheese and cooking method. A typical serving contains roughly 350-500 calories, offering key nutrients like protein, calcium, and B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	20 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Vitamin A	350 IU
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.0 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg

Per 1 bagel (110 g) with 1 large egg and 1 slice (28 g) cheese · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this bagel sandwich represents the evolution of the traditional Jewish bagel into a ubiquitous American grab-and-go breakfast. Nutritionally, the combination of protein and fat from the eggs and cheese helps slow the digestion of the bagel's carbohydrates, potentially providing more sustained energy than a plain bagel alone.