About
Everything Bagel Casserole is basically everyone's brunch favorites all in one casserole dish! Everything bagels form a delectable, aromatic crust for the cheesy, creamy eggs, crunchy, salty bacon, and juicy, refreshing tomatoes. This casserole tastes just as vibrant as a sunny morning! It's a snap to make this Everything Bagel Casserole, perfect for peaceful Sunday mornings alone or big brunches with family or friends!
Ingredients
- 3 day-old everything bagels, cut into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 9 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, of your choice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 ounces cream cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
- everything bagel seasoning, optional, to taste
- scallions, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 -Grease a 9x13-inch oven-safe dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3 -Layer the chopped bagel pieces, pepper, the tomatoes, and the bacon in the dish.
Step 4 -In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, the milk, the cheese, the ground mustard, the salt, and the pepper.
Step 5 -Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bagel mixture in the dish.
Step 6 -Add the pieces of the cream cheese evenly over the egg mixture, then sprinkle the casserole with the everything bagel seasoning.
Step 7 -Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are golden-brown.
Step 8 -Transfer from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes.
Step 9 -Top with the scallions and more of the everything bagel seasoning and serve.
