Meet the Everything Bagel Casserole: The Ultimate Breakfast Comfort Food

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon
• 12 ounces everything bagels
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese , shredded
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon chives

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Grease a 2-qt. baking dish with cooking spray. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

3. 3

   Toss together bagel pieces, cheese, and 1/2 cup of the bacon in a medium bowl; spread evenly in prepared baking dish. Set aside.

4. 4

   Whisk together eggs, milk, and bagel seasoning in medium bowl.

5. 5

   Pour egg mixture evenly over bagels.

6. 6

   Sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons bacon and dot with cream cheese pieces. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake, covered, until lightly bubbly around the edges, about 40 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until browned and crisp on top, about 10 more minutes.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with chives and serve hot.