Egg in a Bagel

Ingredients

• 1 Whole Bagel
• 2 TBS Unsalted Butter (– melted and DIVIDED)
• 1/4 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Large Eggs
• to taste Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper
• Optional Topping: Avocado Salsa ((SEE NOTES))

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven and Prep Baking Sheet: Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Arrange oven rack to the center position. Then, preheat the oven to 375-degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. 2

   Cut and Prepare Bagel: Prep Bagel: Place the bagel onto a clean work surface and then use a serrated knife to cut the bagel in half. Using a 2-inch round cutter or a paring knife, make the center of each bagel half about 2-inches wide (to hold the egg). Brush the cut side of each bagel half with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter.

3. 3

   Add Cheese to Parchment: Start Bagel Eggs - Butter and Cheese: Brush half a tablespoon of melted butter onto the parchment paper, greasing two circles the size of bagels. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese onto one of circles of melted butter on the baking sheet.

4. 4

   Add Bagel Half to Cheese: Add Bagel Halves: Place a bagel half, cut-side-down, directly on top of the cheese. Repeat with the remaining parmesan and bagel half. Use the palm of your hand to firmly press the bagel half into the parmesan cheese and “seal” the bagel to the parchment paper. Repeat with the other bagel half. (Tip: Make sure you press and adhere the bottom of the bagel to the parchment paper – this will prevent the egg from leaking and seeping out in the next step.)

5. 5

   Add Egg to Bagel Hole: Add Eggs: Brush the remaining half a tablespoon of butter over the tops of the bagels. Crack one egg into each bagel hole and then season each egg to taste with salt and pepper.(Tip: If you pressed your bagels down onto the cheese and your eggs still run out a little from under the bagel - don't stress. The whites will congeal and they will bake up just fine.)

6. 6

   Bake Bagel and Eggs: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake according to the times below:For runny yolks with set whites, bake for about 10-12 minutes. If you prefer a fully set and cooked yolk, bake your bagel eggs for 13-15 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve Egg in a Bagel: Serve Bagel Eggs: Transfer your bagel eggs to a serving platter. Top avocado salsa and enjoy!