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3 Chonga Bagel Breakfast Sandwich

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 1
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Nostalgic and deeply comforting, the beloved Chonga bagel holds an unforgettable place in the hearts of breakfast enthusiasts who spent years savoring its bold flavor profile. Its sudden discontinuation left fans with an intensely craved morning staple that standard bagels simply fail to replace. Today, recreating this iconic treat evokes a sweet sense of morning ritual that turns simple comfort food into a cherished experience.

Ingredients
    1. The Pimento Sharp Shot
  • 1 prepared Chonga bagel
  • 2 tablespoons cold-smoked pimento cheese
  • 2 thick slices beefsteak tomato
  • Smokehouse AP rub, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon plain cream cheese
    • The Sweet & Savory Swine
  • 1 prepared Chonga bagel
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 slices Canadian bacon
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • The Griddled Greens & Hash
  • 1 prepared Chonga bagel
  • ½ ripe avocado
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Smokehouse AP rub, to taste
  • 1 thin, ultra-crispy hash brown patty
  • Small handful wild arugula
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon butter or oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 –2 crisp Bibb lettuce leaves
Instructions
  1. 1
    The Pimento Sharp Shot
  2. 2
    Season the tomato slices with Smokehouse AP rub and let them drain briefly.
  3. 3
    Toast the Chonga bagel hard until the cut sides are deeply golden.
  4. 4
    Spread pimento cheese on the bottom half.
  5. 5
    Add the seasoned tomato slices.
  6. 6
    Spread the cream cheese thinly on the top half.
  7. 7
    Close the sandwich and serve immediately.
  8. 8
    The Sweet & Savory Swine
  9. 9
    Whisk the maple syrup and Sriracha together.
  10. 10
    Cook the eggs gently until softly scrambled.
  11. 11
    Warm the Canadian bacon and coat it with the Sriracha-maple mixture.
  12. 12
    Melt the butter in a skillet. Place the Chonga bagel cut-side down and griddle until toasted.
  13. 13
    Build from the bottom: soft scrambled eggs, glazed Canadian bacon, and crisp Bibb lettuce.
  14. 14
    Add the top half and serve.
  15. 15
    The Griddled Greens & Hash
  16. 16
    Smash the avocado with lemon juice and Smokehouse AP rub.
  17. 17
    Cook the hash brown until thin and deeply crisp.
  18. 18
    Toast the cut sides of the Chonga bagel.
  19. 19
    Cook the egg over-easy.
  20. 20
    Build from the bottom: seasoned smashed avocado, crispy hash brown, raw wild arugula, and the over-easy egg.
  21. 21
    Add the top half and serve while hot.
Note

Short on time? If you’re in the Pacific Northwest, look for Franz Bakery’s Cheddar, Garlic & Onion bagels in your local grocery store. While you’ll sacrifice a bit of that rich, fresh-from-the-oven flavor, they're surprisingly good in a pinch and save a ton of prep time.

Read it online: https://brinnerbites.com/recipe/3-chonga-bagel-breakfast-sandwich/