Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches with Avocado Spread

Ingredients

• 4 bagels, split
• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 slices bacon
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Method

1. 1

   Cook the bacon slices in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

   8:00 · Cook bacon
2. 2

   Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add the lime juice, salt, and black pepper, then mash with a fork until mostly smooth.

3. 3

   Whisk the eggs and milk together in a bowl until fully combined.

4. 4

   Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring gently and frequently, until softly set, about 4 minutes.

   4:00 · Scramble eggs
5. 5

   Toast the split bagels in a toaster or under the broiler until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes.

   3:00 · Toast bagels
6. 6

   Spread the avocado mixture generously on both cut sides of each toasted bagel.

7. 7

   Layer the bottom half of each bagel with a handful of spinach, scrambled eggs, two slices of bacon, and a slice of cheddar cheese.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired, close the sandwiches with the top halves of the bagels, and serve warm.