Description
Kick off your morning with Everything Bagel Cheddar Bacon Breakfast Casserole, a hearty dish that brings savory breakfast dreams to life. Packed with crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and classic everything bagel flavor, this casserole turns your regular breakfast into a delicious celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 4 everything bagels, chopped into bite-sized pieces
Protein and Cheese:
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Tear your everything bagels into bite-sized chunks, creating rustic, irregular pieces about 1 inch in size.
- Spread the bagel chunks evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a solid base layer.
- Sprinkle 8 slices of crumbled bacon over the bagel pieces, distributing them for consistent flavor in each bite.
- Cover the bacon and bagels with 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a mixing bowl, adding 2 cups of milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Whisk the egg mixture vigorously for 30-45 seconds until completely smooth and well combined.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the bagel, bacon, and cheese layers, making sure to cover the entire surface evenly.
- Place the casserole in a preheated 350°F oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the center sets and the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes, allowing it to firm up and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Swap plain bagels with everything bagels for extra flavor and texture in every bite.
- Prep the casserole the night before to let flavors meld and simplify morning cooking.
- For a lighter version, use turkey bacon and low-fat cheddar cheese to reduce calories.
- Experiment with additional mix-ins like diced green onions or bell peppers to customize the dish to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg