Description
A sweet and savory grilled cheese bagel sandwichfeaturing caramelized onions, sharp cheddar, apple, pear, and fig preserves,all balanced with a sunny-side-up egg and peppery arugula.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 heaping handfuls arugula
- 2 eggs (cooked sunny-side-up)
- 2 everything bagels (toasted (gluten-free if desired))
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- ½ ripe apple (sliced (Envy apple recommended))
- ½ ripe Bosc pear (cored and sliced)
- 4 tablespoons fig preserves
Instructions
Caramelize the Onions:
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized.
- If the onions begin to stick, add a splash of water to deglaze the pan.
Cook the Eggs:
- In the same skillet, cook the eggs sunny-side-up to your desired doneness.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
Toast the Bagels:
- While the onions and eggs are cooking, toast the everything bagels until golden and crispy. Set aside.
Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Spread 2 tablespoons of fig preserves on the bottom half of each toasted bagel.
- Layer each bagel with a slice of Cheddar cheese, followed by the caramelized onions, arugula, apple slices, and pear slices.
- Place the cooked egg on top and finish with another slice of Cheddar cheese.
- Place the top half of the bagel on the sandwich to close.
Serve:
- Serve the sandwiches warm and enjoy the wonderful contrast of flavors from the sweet fruit, tangy fig preserves, savory caramelized onions, and melty cheddar.
Notes
- Use slightly firm apples and pears for the best texture and sweetness.
- Feel free to customize the cheese—Brie or Gouda are excellent alternatives to cheddar.
- To save time, caramelize onions in advance and store them in the fridge for up to five days.
- Reheat leftovers in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American