The Ultimate Egg, Apple & Jam Bagel Sandwich

My friend and I used to make this sandwich for our families all the time, but over the years we forgot about it.....the other day I remembered this crazy bagel sandwich and had to call my friend to ask her what was on it...I remembered the cheese, egg, jam....but I knew there was something else that makes you think, "really, this is going to taste good?" She knew immediately - apple and sautéed onions! Yes! We were both excited to bring this recipe back for an easy, quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that the whole family enjoys! 

It seems like such an odd combination, but it works! The result is a balance of sweet and savory ... there is just so much flavor .... very tasty! 

The addition of bacon is just another level of flavor.... if you don't eat meat, you can use coconut bacon or omit. I think a slice of ham (sautéed in a pan on both sides) would be a great add, as well. 

I like Everything Bagels...but any bagel will do.

I am not going to list measurements....just use one egg, one slice of cheese, a few apple slices, a forkful of sautéed onions etc. per bagel. You can't go wrong here. Enjoy! 

Ingredients:

Bagels, sliced and lightly toasted just before assembling sandwich

olive oil for sautéing onions

onion, sliced thin (one onion per three sandwiches is about right)

apple (I like honey crisp, pink lady or jazz), sliced thin (one apple is enough for about three sandwiches)

eggs, we like ours fried over hard, but if you like the yolk runny, go for it

bacon, ham or vegan "bacon", optional 

cheese, sliced (I like Cooper Sharp or cheddar)

strawberry or fig jam 

Directions: 

Add a glug of olive oil to a pan set to low heat. Saute onions, with a pinch of salt, for about 15 minutes or until soft.  

While the onions are cooking you can cook your fried eggs in a separate pan, slice the apple, cook the bacon (if using), and toast the bagels. 

Assemble the sandwich by spreading strawberry or fig jam on top and bottom of the bagel. Add the cooked egg, cheese, sautéed onions, apple slices, and bacon (if using). Serve with a simple mixed green salad and chips. Enjoy!