Wondering what to do with a pack of slightly stale bagels? Turn 'em into this delicious Bagel French Toast Casserole!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Resting Time1 hourhr
Total Time2 hourshrs45 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bagel, casserole, french toast, maple
Servings: 12servings
Calories: 383kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
For the Casserole
¼cupunsalted buttermelted
6large eggs
2cupsmilk2% or whole
¼cupmaple syrup
¼cupbrown sugar
2tspvanilla extract
1½tspground cinnamon
½tspground cardamom
¼tspground nutmeg
6cinnamon raisin bagelscut into 1” pieces (see note)
For the Topping
½cupall-purpose flour
½cupbrown sugar
1tspcinnamon
½cupunsalted buttercold
For the Glaze
1cupconfectioner’s sugar
2Tbspmaple syrup
2Tbspmilk
assorted berriesfor topping
Instructions
For the Casserole
Using a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg.
Add bagel pieces to the bowl and toss until well combined.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. (Note: This can be refrigerated overnight for an easy breakfast.)
For the Topping
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Spray a 9”x13” baking pan with non-stick baking spray. Transfer the bagel mixture into the baking pan.
Using a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon; stir until well combined.
Cut the butter into small cubes. Using two butter knives or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the dry mixture. Sprinkle this mixture on top of casserole before baking.
Bake casserole for 85-90 minutes, or until fully baked. (Note: Peek at the casserole during the last 10-15 minutes. If the top is beginning to burn, tent with foil for the remaining baking time.)
Remove casserole from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
For the Glaze
Using a small bowl, whisk together the confectioner’s sugar, maple syrup and milk. Drizzle glaze on top of casserole.
Sprinkle berries on top before serving.
Notes
Cinnamon raisin bagels worked great in this casserole, but I could see other sweet flavors (like blueberry) working well, too.