Savory Breakfast Bagel Casserole Recipe
Prep Time:
45 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3 stale bagels
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Place the bacon on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until it's reached your desired crispness.
  3. Use tongs to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. Cut the bacon strips and cheese slices in half.
  5. Slice the bagels in half, crosswise, then slice them again into half-moon shapes.
  6. Butter all the bagel slices and arrange them as shingles around the cast iron skillet, buttered-side down.
  7. Nestle 1 piece of cheese and 1 piece of bacon between each bagel, allowing them to peak out in places.
  8. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, salt, and pepper.
  9. Pour the mixture evenly over the bagels, cheese, and bacon, then sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
  11. Bake the dish for 40 minutes at 350 F until the eggs are set and puffy.
  12. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving it with ketchup, if desired.