Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Casserole

Serves 6-8

1 tablespoon butter, softened
5-6 large bagels (any variety), chopped into 1-inch chunks
1 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
12 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper


Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Use a paper towel to rub the bottom and sides of a large
(13×9-inch) baking dish with the softened butter. Arrange 5-6 chopped bagels in the baking
dish. They should mostly fill the baking dish. Scatter the bacon and cheese over the bagels.

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the
bagels, bacon, and cheese. Press down on the mixture, so that the bagels are mostly submersed in the
egg mixture. Allow the mixture to rest for about 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator so that the
bagels absorb some of the egg mixture.

Bake for about 45 minutes.

Source: http://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Food/Stir-It-Up/2012/0615/Breakfast-in-bed-for-Dad