Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole

Get ready to add this casserole to your recipe rotation, because it’s got everything you need for breakfast all in one dish: Bagels, bacon, eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, scallions, and everything bagel seasoning. The ingredients are inspired by my favorite bagel combination, which is an everything bagel with bacon scallion cream cheese.

You can customize this recipe if you prefer a different kind of bagel, or you make it a little healthier and use turkey bacon instead of pork bacon. Like I said, this casserole has everything you need for a complete breakfast, but you can serve it with fresh fruit salad if you want a side to go along with it.

This dish serves about six people, making it perfect for a Sunday morning breakfast with the family or for your friends at the next brunch party you host. It’s best served fresh out of the oven, but it reheats well (even in the microwave) so if you have leftovers, it will still be delicious tomorrow.

It’s time to pour yourself a cup of coffee and gather the ingredients for this casserole. Enjoy!

What kind of bagels do I use for everything bagel breakfast casserole?

Everything bagels are my go-to option because they have so much flavor and texture from the seasoning (and it’s my favorite type of bagel). If you have a different type of favorite bagel, go for that. But I wouldn’t use a sweet bagel like cinnamon raisin.

The MOST important part about the bagels is that they are at least a day or two old so the casserole doesn’t turn out mushy. You can even cut your bagels the night before to make sure they’re stale.

Can I make this casserole ahead of time?

You can definitely cut the bagels and shred the cheese ahead of time so you have less prep time to deal with in the morning. Otherwise, I would hold off on putting it together until you’re ready to cook and serve.

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Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole

Servings: 6

Author: Austin Havens

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 15 M

This delicious breakfast casserole has everything bagels, eggs, bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, topped with scallions, cream cheese, and everything bagel seasoning.

Ingredients

• 8 slices of bacon
• 5 everything bagels (One to two days old so they're stale)
• 10 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 oz. block of pain cream cheese
• 2-3 scallions (Green only)
• Everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Cook your bacon according to the package's instructions. (I prefer to cook it in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.)
3. Meanwhile, cut your bagels into bite-sized pieces and evenly spread them in the bottom of an 9 x 13 baking dish.
4. Whisk your eggs with the salt, pepper, and heavy cream.
5. Evenly pour the egg mixture over the bagel pieces in the baking dish.
6. When the bacon is ready, drain it on a paper towel and crumble it on top of the bagels.
7. Shred your sharp cheddar cheese (if you aren't using pre-shredded) and layer it over the other ingredients in the baking dish.
8. Cube the cream cheese and place it on top.
9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and cook for 45 minutes.
10. Meanwhile, thinly slice the scallions, using only the green parts.
11. After 45 minutes, take the casserole out of the oven and uncover.
12. Sprinkle with the chopped scallions and as much everything bagel seasoning as you desire.
13. Return to the oven uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Serve and enjoy!

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