Bagel French Toast Casserole Recipes

BAGEL FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Beat milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large, flat container.
• Place bagels, insides-down, into the egg mixture. Let sit for 30 minutes.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bagel slices and cook, working in batches if needed, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm.

BAGEL FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray or butter.
• Cut each bagel into bite sized pieces and spread out in casserole dish. Do not pick off crunchy top layer. Leave it on and cut the bagels.
• In a bowl combine eggs, heavy whipping cream, milk, salt and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
• Pour milk mixture over the bagel cubes.
• Press each bagel into the milk mixture, ensuring each piece is well soaked.
• Place casserole in the fridge for 30 minutes or overnight.
• When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350*F
• Press each bread piece into the egg mixture again and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
• Serve with fresh fruit, real maple syrup and powdered sugar.

AMBER'S FRENCH BAGELS (FRENCH TOAST)

Steps:

• Beat the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt together.
• Coat the bagels in the egg mixture and place in preheated buttered pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
• (I like to smash the bagels down with a spatula as they are cooking so they get a little bit crispy on both sides).

BAGEL FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut the bagels in half and spread evenly with the Laughing Cow Cheese. Cut each half into eights and place cut side down in an 8X8 inch pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, mix together the eggs or egg substitute, vanilla and maple syrup; pour over bagels and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
• Cover the dish with foil, place in refrigerator overnight. The next morning, remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking and allow to stand on counter.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place covered dish in oven. Cook for 30 minutes, uncover, sprinkle liberally with cinnamon sugar and bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until center is firm and surface is lightly brown.
• Serve with warmed maple syrup.

EVERYTHING BAGEL BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C). Generously grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or similar size (about 3 quart) casserole dish.
• Layer the bagel pieces, chopped pepper, tomatoes, and bacon into the dish. Whisk the eggs, milk, cheese, ground mustard, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Pour evenly over bagel mixture.
• Top evenly with pieces of cream cheese and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning, if using.
• Bake for 40-50 minutes or until center is set and edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before topping with scallions (if using), slicing, and serving.
• Cover leftover casserole tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

EVERYTHING BAGEL BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Lightly coat a 9x13-inch or similarly sized casserole dish with baking spray. Scatter the bagel pieces into the bottom of the dish. Scatter the ham (or bacon or sausage) over the top of the bagels. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese.
• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour the egg mixture over the bagels, then lightly press down on the bagels so that they absorb some of the egg. Cut the cream cheese into small pieces, then dot the pieces on top. Sprinkle on the 2 tablespoons fresh chives and remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Cover the casserole tightly with plastic or foil and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
• When ready to bake, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Tent the casserole with foil and bake, covered, for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, uncover, then return to the oven and continue baking until golden at the edges and set in the center, about 15-20 additional minutes. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Serve warm.

CINNAMON BAGEL FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Line the bottom of an 11x13-inch baking dish with bagel cubes. Layer cream cheese cubes on top.
• Beat eggs, maple syrup, milk, half-and-half, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Pour over bread.
• Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.