Home-for-the-Holidays Bagel and Egg Breakfast Casserole
When you have a house full of sleepy, hungry folks this holiday season, fill their tummies up fast with this hearty and delicious breakfast casserole. Nothing starts out a busy day full of holiday activities like a hot breakfast! This dish will be much appreciated by all your holiday guests.
3 plain bagels (sliced thin)
12 eggs (beaten with a fork)
1/2 pound cooked diced ham (option: may choose other form of meat or even black beans for your vegetarian guests.)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon canola oil
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Place butter/oil mix in heavy skillet. Add ham and onion. Sauté over low heat until tender (approximately 2 minutes). Set aside.
Slice each bagel into 4 thin slices. Arrange 6 bagel slices in lightly greased baking dish. Top bagels with ham and onion mixture. Then top with cheddar cheese. Finally top with remaining bagel slices.
In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, milk, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the egg mixture over the bagel layers.
Bake uncovered at 375F for approximately 30 minutes or until eggs are firm and cooked through.