Overnight Bagel Bake
Wake up to a crowd-pleasing breakfast delight with this Overnight Bagel Bake, a comforting make-ahead casserole that’s perfect for busy mornings or lazy brunches. Featuring soft, bite-sized bagel pieces soaked in a rich egg custard and studded with creamy cubes of cream cheese, this dish is layered with melted cheddar, crispy bacon or sausage crumbles, and a pop of fresh green onions. Prep it the night before in just 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld overnight, and bake it to golden perfection in under an hour the next day. With its savory, cheesy goodness and irresistible texture, this bagel breakfast casserole is an easy, delicious way to feed a crowd.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole bagels
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 6 whole eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked bacon or sausage, crumbled
- 0.25 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter or cooking spray (for greasing)
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Cut the bagels into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and scatter them throughout the bagel pieces.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bagel and cream cheese pieces, ensuring all of the bagels are moistened.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon or sausage, and sliced green onions evenly on top.
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and discard the foil or plastic wrap.
Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the center.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Garnish with additional green onions or toppings as desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 283.2 g | 363% | |
| Saturated Fat | 133.9 g | 670% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1781 mg | 594% | |
| Sodium | 9351 mg | 407% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.4 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.6 g | ||
| Protein | 202.1 g | 404% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.7 mcg | 59% | |
| Calcium | 1947 mg | 150% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 2531 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
