Layered Ham & Bagel Egg Casserole
Even though there are many breakfast casserole recipes, there are few which call for using bagels. We love bagels in our house but rarely get to the end of a bag without ending up with a few getting stale. This is a delicious way to use up the whole bag of bagels.
This recipe is very hearty and tasty and is worth setting your alarm for!
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound cooked ham (diced)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 plain bagels (slice thin)
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
12 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Put butter in heavy skillet over low heat. Add ham and onion. Sauté until onion is transparent, about 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 cover with the Cheddar cheese. Cover cheese with remaining bagel slices.
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bagel layers.
Bake at 375 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until eggs are firm and cooked through.