Egg in a Hole Bagel

These Egg in a Hole Bagels are layered with garlic butter, melty cheddar, Italian salami, and crispy prosciutto, then baked on a sheet pan with an egg right in the center. They’re bold, savory, and way better and cheaper than the drive-thru.

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Shopping list:

• butter
• garlic
• fresh parsley
• dried oregano
• paprika
• salt
• black pepper
• bagels
• eggs
• sliced cheddar cheese
• sliced Italian salami
• sliced prosciutto

These Egg in a Hole Bagels are a savory, satisfying breakfast that taste like something from your favorite café, but made at home for a fraction of the cost. With layers of melty cheddar, crispy prosciutto, and zesty salami over toasted bagels, all topped with a perfectly baked egg, they’re bursting with bold flavor in every bite. The homemade garlic herb butter adds a rich, garlicky kick that makes these feel extra special, without being complicated.

They're not only more affordable than a drive-thru breakfast sandwich, but also way more customizable and freezer friendly. Make a batch ahead, freeze them, and simply pop one in the air fryer, microwave or oven for a hot breakfast in minutes. Whether you’re feeding a crowd, meal prepping for busy mornings, or just craving something indulgent and easy, these bagels check all the boxes! Crispy, cheesy, salty and absolutely craveable sheet pan meal!

Looking for more easy egg recipes? Try my Egg Caprese Cups or Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches!

Have some more cheddar cheese to use up? Check out this Instant Pot Cheddar Bacon Mac and Cheese or Onion and Cheddar Mashed Potato Cakes!

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Recipe tips and substitution ideas:

• To make these bagels in the air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 350°F if needed. Assemble the bagels as directed, then carefully place them in the air fryer basket (work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Air fry for 8–10 minutes, or until the egg is set. Cook times may vary by model.

• To freeze, fully assemble and bake the bagels, then let them cool completely. Wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap, parchment paper or aluminum foil and place them in a freezer safe bag or container. When ready to eat, reheat directly from frozen, either in the oven at 350°F for 10–15 minutes or in the air fryer at 320°F for 8–10 minutes, until warmed through.

• You can swap the cheddar for mozzarella, provolone, or pepper jack depending on your preferences or what you have on hand. If you’re not a fan of prosciutto or salami, try using cooked bacon, turkey or ham slices. Everything bagels work especially well for added flavor, but plain, whole wheat or cheese bagels work too!

• Don’t have a food processor for the garlic butter? You can finely mince the garlic and parsley and mix everything together by hand, just be sure the butter is soft enough to spread. These bagels are also great for meal prep: store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven or air fryer for a quick and hearty breakfast on the go.

Our favorite kitchen equipment and supplies used with this recipe:

• NutriChef 3 Piece Baking Pan Set
• Parchment Paper Baking Sheets
• Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus Food Processor
• Nextrend Garlic Twister
• Ninja Air Fryer 

Yield 4 servings

Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

16 Min

Inactive time

4 Min

Total time

30 Min

Egg in a Hole Bagel

Meet your new favorite breakfast: Egg in a Hole Bagels loaded with flavor and easy to make ahead. Toasty, cheesy, and protein-packed, they’re perfect for freezing, baking, or tossing in the air fryer.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• pinch of salt
• pinch of black pepper
• 4 bagels
• 4 eggs
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 4 slices of Italian salami
• 4 slices of prosciutto

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine the butter, garlic, parsley, oregano, paprika, salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Spread the garlic butter evenly over each bagel. Top each bagel with a slice of cheddar cheese, followed by a slice of salami, then a slice of prosciutto.
5. Gently create a small well in the center of the prosciutto on each bagel to hold the egg. Carefully crack an egg into each well. It’s okay if some of the egg white spills over the sides.
6. Sprinkle the top of each bagel with a pinch of salt, pepper, paprika or oregano, if desired.
7. Place the prepared bagels on a baking sheet and bake for 13-16 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the prosciutto is crisp and golden.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-4 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

531

Fat

22 g

Sat. Fat

10 g

Carbs

58 g

Fiber

3 g

Net carbs

55 g

Sugar

0 g

Protein

24 g

Sodium

1035 mg

Cholesterol

204 mg

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