There is something about a breakfast casserole that just makes mornings feel easier. This Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole has all the flavor of a loaded breakfast sandwich, but it is baked together in one cozy dish.

It is made with chopped everything bagels, eggs, cheese, cream cheese, and savory breakfast meat, then finished with that classic everything bagel seasoning on top. The edges get golden, the inside stays soft and cheesy, and every bite has that salty, garlicky bagel flavor people love.

This is the kind of recipe that works for holidays, weekend brunch, meal prep, or feeding a hungry family without standing over the stove all morning. You can even assemble it the night before and bake it the next day, which makes it perfect for busy mornings.

Serve it warm with fruit, coffee, or a simple side salad if you are making it for brunch. It is hearty, comforting, and easy enough to become one of those recipes you make again and again.

Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 6 everything bagels, cut into bite-size pieces
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
• 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 1 lb breakfast sausage or bacon, cooked and crumbled
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
• Optional: chopped green onions for topping

Directions

1. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Add the chopped everything bagels to the dish.
3. Sprinkle cooked sausage or bacon over the bagels.
4. Add cubed cream cheese and shredded cheeses evenly on top.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
7. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
9. Bake at 350°F covered for 30 minutes.
10. Uncover and bake another 20–25 minutes, until golden and set in the middle.
11. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.

This is perfect for brunch, holidays, or meal prep because it tastes like a loaded breakfast sandwich in casserole form.