I don’t know about you but every now and then I get a craving for a super indulgent breakfast. Enter, this over-the-top bagel sandwich. I’ve been a proponent for cream cheese on a bagel sandwich for years…because why should you have to choose between cream cheese OR a bacon, egg, and cheese? Combine the two and you’ve got a match made in heaven.

Now in case you’re wondering, where does the hash brown come in? I mean, this sandwich is all about over-the-top so in my opinion, hash browns are a must. And if you’ve never had an air-fried hash brown, give it a try and you’ll never make them another way again. The air fryer crisps them up so well and it’s quite possibly the easiest hack I’ve come across.

Another air fryer hack I’m obsessed with is air-fried steak. Yep, you read that right! It’s so easy, mess-free, and comes out amazing every time. You can get the details on how to make air-fried steak in my Blue Cheese and Steak Quesadilla recipe. I’m also linking my favorite air fryer here and you can find the rest of the links to my kitchen sources at the bottom of this post.

Onto the good stuff - this mouthwatering combination of crispy hash browns, savory bacon, perfectly cooked eggs, melted cheese, and a delightful chive cream cheese spread is a breakfast lover's dream come true. Let's dive into the recipe and explore how to create this breakfast masterpiece!

Hash Brown, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Sandwich with Chive Cream Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 plain bagels

• 4 slices of bacon

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese

• 2 hash browns, frozen

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Set aside.

2. If frying the bacon, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy in a large skillet. If baking, set your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and bake bacon for about 15-20 minutes depending on thickness. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess grease. Set aside.

3. If frying your hash browns, use the same skillet to cook them according to the package instructions until golden brown. If air frying (my preferred way), preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees and air fry for 15-20 minutes, flipping half way through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

4. In a separate non-stick skillet, melt a pat of butter over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the whites are set and the yolk is fully cooked top with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese then remove the eggs from the skillet and set aside.

5. Slice the bagels in half and lightly toast them. Spread a generous amount of the chive cream cheese on both halves of each bagel. Layer on the crispy bacon, hash browns, and finally the cooked egg on the bottom half of each bagel. Top with the other half of the bagel.

6. Serve and Enjoy!

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