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Everything Bagel Spice Overnight Egg Casserole
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 45mins
Serves or Makes: 10
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For the Casserole
ingredients
- 10 cups cubed everything bagels, from about 4-5 large bagels
- 10 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 bunch of chives, minced
- 1/2 red onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained, rinsed and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar
- 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes
- For serving: Creme Fraiche, Smoked Salmon or Cooked Bacon, Snipped Chives, Homemade Everything Bagel Spice (recipe below)
Make the Casserole
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400℉ and add the bagel cubes to a large sheet pan. Toast for about 10 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 2
Meanwhile, butter a 9" x 13" baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper, minced chives, red onion, capers and dill. Add the grated cheese and mix to combine.
Step 3
Once bagels are toasted, add them to the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg custard mixture over the bagel cubes, pressing down to submerge. Dot with the cream cheese cubes (pressing some down to submerge). Cover tightly with tin foil and let sit overnight in the refrigerator.
Step 4
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350℉. Let casserole sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Place covered casserole in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the center is set.
Step 5
Serve with  Creme Fraiche, Smoked Salmon or Cooked Bacon, Snipped Chives, Homemade Everything Bagel Spice (recipe below).
For the Homemade Everything Bagel Spice
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon minced dried onions
- 2 tablespoons dried garlic
Make the Homemade Everything Bagel Spice
Step 1
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in a jar with a tight fitting lid.