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How to Make the Perfect Copycat McDonald’s Steak Egg and Cheese Bagel

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This copycat McDonald’s steak egg and cheese bagel features juicy shaved steak, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and sautéed onions layered inside a toasted bagel. With an optional creamy breakfast sauce and plenty of room for customization, it’s the ultimate homemade version of a fast-food favorite—hearty, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

Scale

For the steak filling:

¾ lb shaved beef steak or thinly sliced ribeye

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the eggs:

4 large eggs

2 tablespoons milk or cream

1 tablespoon butter

Salt and pepper, to taste

Other components:

4 plain bagels, sliced and toasted

4 slices American cheese or cheddar cheese

½ small onion, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon butter (for sautéing onions)

Optional: homemade breakfast sauce (see below)

Optional Breakfast Sauce:

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon yellow mustard

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Mix all ingredients until smooth and refrigerate until ready to use

Instructions

In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the shaved steak and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and just cooked through. Set aside.

 

In the same pan, melt butter and sauté the sliced onions until soft and lightly caramelized. Set aside.

 

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, and pepper. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt butter and scramble the eggs until just set but still fluffy.

 

Toast the bagels to your preferred level of crispness. If using, spread a small amount of the prepared breakfast sauce on each cut side of the bagels.

 

To assemble, layer the steak, scrambled eggs, sautéed onions, and a slice of cheese onto the bottom half of each bagel. Top with the remaining half and serve warm.

 

Notes

  • Use fresh bagels for the best texture and bite.

  • Caramelize onions fully for maximum sweetness.

  • Don’t overfill—a balanced stack keeps the sandwich tidy and flavorful.

  • Make the sauce ahead to save time in the morning.

 

  • Substitute steak with mushrooms or tofu for a vegetarian twist.

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