Everything Bagel Casserole Is the Stuff of Breakfast Dreams (2024)

Let the casserole sit overnight and wake up to the breakfast of your dreams.

Erin MerharUpdated: Jan 3, 2024

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Everything Bagel Casserole Is the Stuff of Breakfast Dreams (6)

If you can't get enough ofsnacks that are covered in everything bagel seasoning, we have the game-changing recipe for you. Meet the everything bagel casserole, a make-ahead breakfast that combines everything you love about a warm, toasty bagel all in one pan. Everything bagels (day-old work best!) get chopped up and layered with bacon, red onion, and cream cheese filling. Then, the combo sits overnight and soaks up a creamy mixture of eggs, parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. After it's baked, you'll want to top it all off with dill, and serve it alongside sliced tomatoes, smoked salmon, or, let's be honest, more bacon! It's the perfect dish for a holiday brunch...or just your average Saturday.

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Yields:: 10 - 12 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 20 mins
Total Time:: 9 hrs 45 mins

Ingredients

8
strips of bacon
1/2
red onion, chopped
6
everything bagels, unsliced
9
large eggs
2 1/2 c.
half and half
1 tsp.
kosher salt
1/2 tsp.
ground black pepper
1/4 tsp.
cayenne pepper, optional
1/2 c.
shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 c.
chopped parsley
Butter or nonstick spray
1
8 oz. block of cream cheese
Fresh dill, for serving

Directions

1. Step1Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon strips and cook until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and leave the grease in the skillet.
2. Step2Add the onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
3. Step3Meanwhile, cut the bagels into chunks, about 1-inch wide.
4. Step4In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, kosher salt, black and cayenne pepper, parmesan cheese and parsley.
5. Step5Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray. Place ½ of the bagel pieces into the dish. Crumble the bacon and sprinkle ½ of it over the bagels. Pour ½ of the egg mixture all over. Place all of the cooked onions evenly over top. Slice the block of cream cheese into 12 pieces and place the slices evenly over top of the bagel mixture. Repeat with a second layer of bagels, bacon and egg mixture. Cover with foil and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
6. Step6Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Bake for 50 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown, the center is hot, and the egg mixture is set. Let cool 15 minutes, then top with fresh dill. Serve immediately.