Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole is a savory, hearty dish perfect for brunch or a family breakfast. It combines the flavors of everything bagels, eggs, cream cheese, bacon, and fresh vegetables baked together into a deliciously satisfying casserole. Topped with scallions and everything bagel seasoning, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make ahead and reheat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 day-old everything bagels, cut into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3/4 cup (113g) quartered cherry tomatoes (or chopped regular tomato)
- 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 9 large eggs
- 1 and 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 and 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces (170g) full-fat brick cream cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
Optional Garnish
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Chopped scallions
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (191°C). Generously grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or a similar size (about 3-quart) casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer Ingredients: In the prepared baking dish, layer the bagel pieces, chopped bell pepper, quartered cherry tomatoes, and chopped cooked bacon evenly.
- Mix and Pour Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, shredded cheese, ground mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the layered bagel and vegetable mixture.
- Add Cream Cheese and Season: Distribute the bite-sized pieces of cream cheese evenly on top of the casserole. If using, sprinkle everything bagel seasoning evenly over the top for added flavor.
- Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes to set. Garnish with chopped scallions if desired, then slice and serve warm.
- Store Leftovers: Cover any leftover casserole tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Reheat before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old everything bagels to prevent the casserole from becoming too soggy.
- Feel free to substitute the bell pepper and tomatoes with other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- Cheese varieties such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend work well.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or replace with a plant-based bacon alternative.
- Letting the casserole rest before serving helps it set and makes slicing easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 235 mg
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