Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole (Printable Version)
Bagels, eggs, bacon, and cheese layered and baked for a flavorful, make-ahead breakfast everyone will love.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
3 day-old everything bagels, cut into bite-size pieces (approx. 6 cups)
→ Vegetables
02 -
1 bell pepper, chopped
03 -
113 grams quartered cherry tomatoes or chopped regular tomato
→ Proteins
04 -
6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
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9 large eggs
→ Dairy
06 -
360 milliliters whole milk
07 -
170 grams full-fat brick cream cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
08 -
165 grams shredded cheese (such as mozzarella, gouda, cheddar, or pepper jack)
→ Seasonings
09 -
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
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Optional: everything bagel seasoning
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Optional: chopped scallions
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 191°C. Generously grease a 23×33 cm baking pan or a similar 3-liter casserole dish.
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Arrange bagel pieces, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and chopped bacon evenly in the prepared dish.
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In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, shredded cheese, ground mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
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Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered contents in the dish. Distribute cream cheese pieces on top and optionally sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
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Bake for 40–50 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown. Rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped scallions, if desired.
# Notes:
01 -
For the best texture, use slightly stale bagels. Cut and leave them out overnight, or toast fresh bagel pieces briefly in the oven before assembling the dish.
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This dish can be assembled up to one day ahead; cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. Allow a few extra minutes in the oven if baking straight from the fridge.
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Choose your preferred cheese or a blend for varied flavor. Strong cheeses are best balanced with milder varieties.
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Unbaked or baked casserole can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating or baking.