Description
Transform your mornings with this delightful Bagel Breakfast Casserole with Chicken Sausage, Egg, and Cheese! This make-ahead dish combines the beloved flavors of bagels with fluffy eggs and savory sausage, all topped with melted cheese. Perfect for busy weekdays or brunch gatherings, it offers convenience without compromising on taste. Assemble it the night before, let it soak in the rich egg mixture, and bake it fresh for a crowd-pleasing breakfast that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or cheeses to make it uniquely yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 everything bagels
- 7 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups half-and-half
- 1 pound chicken or turkey sausage
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish.
- Cut each bagel into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper; fold in bagel pieces and let sit.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown the sausage until cooked through.
- Add diced vegetables to the skillet; sauté until softened. Drain excess fat and cool slightly.
- Combine sausage mixture with bagel-egg mix; stir in parsley and cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish; cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 230mg