Ingredients
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Cooking spray
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6 large eggs
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2 cups reduced-fat milk
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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4 everything bagels, cut into 1-inch chunks
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1/2 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese blend
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2 green onions
Steps
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Coat a 2½-qt baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Add bagels and toss until well coated. Transfer mixture to greased baking dish.
2
Dot bits of cream cheese all over top of bagels. Sprinkle with the cheese blend. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake casserole, covered, 25 min. Uncover and bake another 15–20 min., until cheese has melted and casserole is golden brown around edges.
4
Let casserole stand 5 min. before serving. Thinly slice the green onions and sprinkle over casserole before serving.
Tips
Day-old bagels and breads work best for casseroles like this. Their drier texture helps absorb the egg custard, making for a fluffier finished dish.
