6 Viral Trader Joe's "Everything Bagel" Recipes You Need to Try

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Whether you're looking for a 5-minute breakfast or a gourmet dinner, these recipes are game-changers.

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Jump to recipes:

1. The "Sweet & Savory" Avo Toast
2. The "Burst" Tomato & Silk Egg Bowl
3. Smokehouse Brioche Grilled Cheese
4. Applewood "Everything" Orecchiette
5. EBTB Roasted Salmon & Green Salad
6. Italian Sausage & Jalapeño "Bagel-Crust" Pizza

1. The "Sweet & Savory" Avo Toast

The ultimate "Hong Kong Foodie" brunch. We used the iconic Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread — the sweetness of the bread against the salty pop of the seeds is a match made in heaven.

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 slice Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread
• 1 tbsp Plain Cream Cheese
• ½ Ripe Avocado (sliced)
• 1 tsp TJ's EBTB Seasoning
• Squeeze of fresh Lemon & Red pepper flakes

🍳 Steps:

1. Toast the brown bread until the edges are crisp.
2. Spread a layer of cream cheese, then top with sliced avocado.
3. Gently mash the avocado with a fork (keep it chunky!).
4. Generously sprinkle with EBTB Seasoning, lemon juice, and pepper flakes.

2. The "Burst" Tomato & Silk Egg Bowl

This is a breakfast revolution. We sautéed cherry tomatoes with a pinch of sugar to create a jammy, sweet glaze that perfectly balances the garlic and onion notes of the seasoning.

🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 Large Eggs + 1 tbsp Milk
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 1/4 tsp Sugar (The secret glaze!)
• 1 tbsp Butter + 1 tsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp TJ's EBTB Seasoning

🍳 Steps:

1. Whisk eggs and milk. Scramble them in butter over low heat until "silky" and just set. Plate them.
2. In the same pan, toss tomatoes with olive oil, butter, and the sugar.
3. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the tomatoes "burst" into a sweet jam.
4. Pour the tomatoes over the eggs and finish with a heavy dusting of EBTB Seasoning.

3. Smokehouse Brioche Grilled Cheese

A lunch hack that tastes like a luxury cafe dish. The pillowy sweetness of thick-cut Brioche meets a crunchy "Bagel-crust."

🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 Thick slices of Brioche
• 2–3 slices Smokehouse Cheddar
• 1 tbsp Mayo + 1 tsp Butter (for the crust)
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard (for the inside)
• 1 tbsp TJ's EBTB Seasoning

🍳 Steps:

1. Mix the mayo, butter, and EBTB seasoning. Spread this on the OUTSIDE of the bread.
2. Spread Dijon mustard on the inside, add the smoked cheddar, and close.
3. Sear on medium-low heat until the cheese is molten and the crust is a mahogany-gold "everything bagel" crunch.

4. Applewood "Everything" Orecchiette

This is the ultimate comfort food. Creamy "cheese lava" pasta topped with smoky bacon and the crunch of EBTB.

🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 cups Orecchiette pasta
• 3 strips Applewood Smoked Bacon (crispy & chopped)
• ¾ cup Mozzarella + ¾ cup Monterey Jack
• ½ cup Milk + 1 tbsp Butter + 1 tbsp Cream Cheese
• 1–2 tsp TJ's EBTB Seasoning

🍳 Steps:

1. Boil pasta until al dente.
2. In the warm pot, whisk milk, butter, and cream cheese, then stir in the cheeses until you have a "lava" sauce.
3. Toss in the pasta and half the bacon.
4. Top with the remaining bacon and a massive sprinkle of EBTB Seasoning.

5. EBTB Roasted Salmon & Green Salad

A high-protein, gourmet dinner that looks like a $300 HKD restaurant entree but takes only 15 minutes!

🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 Salmon Fillets (6 oz each)
• 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 2 tbsp TJ's EBTB Seasoning
• Mixed Baby Greens + Lemon & Olive Oil for the side

🍳 Steps:

1. Pat salmon dry. Brush a thin layer of Dijon mustard on top.
2. Press a thick coat of EBTB Seasoning into the mustard to form a crust.
3. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes.
4. Serve with a fresh lemon-dressed salad to cut through the richness.

6. Italian Sausage & Jalapeño "Bagel-Crust" Pizza

The closer! We used a Pillsbury crust and Passata for an artisan-style pizza with a seedy rim.

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 can Pillsbury Pizza Crust
• 4 tbsp Tomato Passata
• ½ lb Ground Italian Sausage (browned)
• 8 oz 4-Cheese Pizza Blend
• 1 sliced Jalapeño
• 2 tbsp TJ's EBTB Seasoning

🍳 Steps:

1. Pre-bake the Pillsbury crust for 5 minutes at 400°F.
2. Spread Passata, leaving a 1-inch bare rim. Brush the rim with oil and press EBTB seasoning into it.
3. Top with cheese, crispy sausage, and jalapeños.
4. Bake for another 10–12 minutes until the cheese is blistered.

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