Everything Bagel Casserole
A hearty and flavorful dish that combines the classic flavors of Everything Bagels with creamy eggs and savory bacon, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 8 slices Bacon strips Cooked until golden brown
- 1 large Onion, chopped Cooked until soft
- 4 large Bagels, cut into 1-inch chunks Use Everything bagels for best flavor
- 6 large Eggs Whisked together with other ingredients
- 1 cup Half-and-half Adds creaminess to the egg mixture
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Optional for a little heat
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup Parsley, chopped For added flavor
- 8 oz Cream cheese, sliced Layered into the casserole
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon strips and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the bacon and set it on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the grease in the skillet.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet, cooking for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Cut bagels into 1-inch chunks and place them in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, kosher salt, black and cayenne pepper, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the bagel pieces, crumbled bacon, and half of the egg mixture. Top with onions.
- Add slices of cream cheese evenly on top, then repeat the layering process.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 50 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving. Top with fresh dill for presentation.
Notes
To ensure your casserole turns out perfectly, remember the following mistakes to avoid: Skipping soaking time, overcrowding the dish, underbaking, ignoring temperature, and forgetting to grease the baking dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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