We have the perfect morning, mid-morning, or anytime treat! This Bagel Brunch Bake has “everything” you long for in a breakfast, a brunch, or pretty much any meal. The flavor-packed everything bagels start out as the foundation of this great-day-to-be-alive bake, and then are joined with fluffy eggs, savory bacon, and creamy, melted cheese. Just wow! It’s “everything” you ever hoped it would be. It has it all! The next time you are in the mood for a full-on, meal satisfier, try this Bagel Brunch Bake and it will cover “everything” you crave in just one meal. It’s soon to become your “everything”!
Ingredients
- 4 everything bagels, toasted and chopped
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked, finely chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced, plus more, to taste, for topping
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1 –Add the chopped bagels to the bottom of a 9-inch square baking dish.
Step 2 –In a large bowl, add the eggs, the milk, the cheese, the bacon, the green onions, the salt, and the black pepper and whisk to combine.
Step 3 –Pour the egg mixture over the top of the chopped bagels and press down to slightly submerge the bagels.
Step 4 –Cover the dish tightly and transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour and up to overnight.
Step 5 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 6 –Transfer the egg mixture from the refrigerator, uncover, and bake until set, about 45-55 minutes.
Step 7 –Transfer the egg mixture from the oven to a wire rack and let cool, about 15 minutes.
Step 8 –Serve the bake topped with the extra green onions.
