Eggs, bacon, everything bagels, and cheese are combined in this crowd-pleasing Everything Bagel Breakfast Bake.
To say I’m obsessed with Everything bagel seasoning might be an understatement. I eat it almost every morning on my avocado toast (so basic, I know, but SO good!) and have been looking for other ways to use it. So far I’ve put it on my kids leftover macaroni and cheese, used it as salmon seasoning, and have made a chip dip with it. All of these have been very good life decisions, by the way.
Today I’m taking things old school and actually using everything bagels. As in, ACTUAL everything bagels. In this Everything Bagel Egg Bake, you take those everything bagels, cut them into small pieces, and make them into an egg bake! It ended up way better than I even anticipated and I can’t wait to make this again for a crowd. 
I think one key in this Everything Bagel Egg Bake is using good quality everything bagels. Sure, you can use a national brand, but I would really encourage you to seek out a bagel shop with everything bagels. Our local grocery store carries my favorite bagel shop’s bagels, who has amazing everything bagels, and that is what I used in this recipe!
The rest of the recipe for Everything Bagel Egg Bake is really quite simple. You will cook up some bacon, which I offer two methods to do so. I prefer baking my bacon in the oven, as it’s less hands-on and there are no splatters all over my counter. You can definitely cook it on the stovetop if you happen to have a splatter screen or you just prefer it that way.
After that, you just combine the rest of the ingredients, including eggs, milk, a touch of Dijon mustard, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese. Yes – cream cheese! It really takes the bagel theme all the way, y’know? And the bites with the cream cheese were definitely our favorite.
I make a lot of egg bakes in our house, and Marc declared this Everything Bagel Egg Bake his favorite. It was great to make on a weekend morning, with leftovers for the next couple of days, and it would also be a perfect dish to feed a brunch crowd!
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Everything Bagel Breakfast Bake
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
A hearty and flavorful breakfast casserole, perfect for a weekend brunch or a make-ahead weekday morning treat. Crispy bacon, cheesy bagels, and creamy custard make this a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 20 ounces (567 g) 5-6 day-old everything bagels
- 2 cups (473 ml) shredded Cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 3 cups (709 ml) milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese
- Chopped green onion and diced avocado
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (224°C).
- Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and place bacon on the rack.
- Bake bacon for 15-20 minutes, until cooked.
- Cut bagels into small chunks.
- Place bagel chunks in a greased 9×13” baking pan.
- Sprinkle bacon and cheese on top of bagel chunks.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, Dijon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over bagel chunks.
- Evenly distribute cream cheese cubes among the casserole.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Let casserole stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Cover casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve topped with green onions and avocado.
Notes
- For best results, use slightly stale bagels (1-2 days old) as they will absorb less liquid and remain crispier.
- To make this a vegetarian bake, substitute the bacon with 1 cup of cooked crumbled sausage or sauteed mushrooms.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 200
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of bagels should I use for the Everything Bagel Breakfast Bake?
For the best flavor, it’s recommended to use high-quality everything bagels from a local bagel shop instead of a national brand.
What is the preferred method for cooking the bacon in this recipe?
The preferred method is baking the bacon in the oven, as it reduces splatter and requires less hands-on attention compared to stovetop cooking.
How should I prepare the everything bagels before adding them to the egg mixture?
You should cut the everything bagels into small pieces before mixing them with the eggs, bacon, and cheese.
