Description
A savory and hearty Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole featuring a delicious blend of eggs, breakfast sausage, cream cheese, and melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses baked to golden perfection and topped with fresh tomato and avocado for a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 4 Organic Eggs
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 3/4 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon Stone Ground Mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper
Main Ingredients
- 4 Everything Bagels, cut into pieces
- 10 Breakfast Sausage Links, cooked and chopped
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese, cut into chunks
Toppings
- 1 Tomato, sliced
- 1 Avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly coat an 8×8-inch casserole dish with baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Bagel Pieces: Scatter the cut Everything Bagel pieces evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Add Sausage and Cream Cheese: Distribute the cooked breakfast sausage links and cream cheese chunks over the bagel pieces for rich flavor.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, cheddar, mozzarella, stone ground mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Evenly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the layered bagel, sausage, and cream cheese in the casserole dish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is set and the edges turn golden brown.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the casserole from the oven and top with fresh sliced tomato and avocado for added freshness and texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm for a delicious breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- To save time, cook the breakfast sausage links before assembling the casserole.
- Feel free to substitute bagels with gluten-free bagels for a gluten-free version.
- The casserole can be prepared the night before and refrigerated; just bake it fresh in the morning.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
- Adding fresh herbs like chives or parsley can enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole, breakfast casserole, bagel casserole, sausage breakfast, cheesy casserole, brunch recipes
