New Jersey Casserole

New Jersey Casserole–everything bagel breakfast casserole with eggs, cream cheese, tomatoes, bacon and more.

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New Jersey Casserole

New Jersey bagels are considered some of the best in the country, often rivaling even the famous New York bagels. Known for their dense, chewy texture and flavorful crust, New Jersey bagels have become a staple of the state. This casserole takes the bagel as the base of the dish and adds in tomatoes, jalapenos, eggs, cheese and bacon. The best part of the this casserole? The cream cheese! YUM. Nothing is as good with a bagel as some cream cheese. Greg and I took this casserole down! It was super good. Try it for breakfast or, like we did, for dinner.

Ingredients/Substitution Ideas

• Day old everything bagel–or onion bagel
• Tame pickled jalapenos–look for the Mezzetta brand by the pickles
• Grape tomatoes–or cherry tomatoes
• Bacon–or bacon crumbles
• Eggs
• Whole milk–or half and half, evaporated milk
• Colby monterey jack blend cheese
• Ground mustard
• Garlic salt
• Black pepper
• Cream cheese–plain or you can try a flavored cream cheese like onion and chives
• Everything bagel seasoning–I buy in bulk bins at Winco

Steps

Spray a 1 ½ quart baking dish with non stick cooking spray. 

Add the bagel pieces, jalapenos, tomatoes and bacon to the dish and toss.

In a small bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, cheese, mustard, garlic salt and pepper. 

Pour egg mixture over the top of the bagel pieces. Press to submerge.

Cut the cream cheese into tiny pieces and drop evenly over the top of the casserole. Sprinkle a pinch of bagel seasoning over the top. 

Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until center is set and edges of golden brown. Slice and serve. 

Notes/Tips

• Serve with a side of crispy hashbrowns, some fresh fruit or a side of sausage.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Other recipes you can make with ground mustard are Slow Cooker Garlic Lime Chicken and Instant Pot Buffalo Macaroni and Cheese.

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