Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole
This casserole will keep you full all morning. It is packed with flavorful everything bagels, crispy bacon, cream cheese, and a creamy egg custard. This easy bagel breakfast casserole can be made the night before. It is perfect for special occasions or easy breakfasts to serve to house guests.
Servings 12
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 6 Everything Bagels
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked
- 1 (8oz) package cream cheese
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Everything bagel seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Cut bagels into bite-sized chunks, and put them in a 9x13 buttered casserole dish.
- Cut the cream cheese into chunks and distribute them all over the top of the bagels.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese and cooked bacon on top. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, chives, dry mustard, cayenne, and salt until well combined.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over layers.
- Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
- If desired, sprinkle with extra bacon, chives, and everything bagel seasoning before serving.
Notes
1. Try different bagel flavors such as onion or use flavored cream cheese.
2. Try making this casserole for Sunday morning and enjoy the leftovers the rest of the week!
2. Try making this casserole for Sunday morning and enjoy the leftovers the rest of the week!
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