Stunning Holiday Hangover Bagel Strata: 1 Secret Bake
Make this Holiday Hangover Bagel Strata ahead of time for an easy, crowd-pleasing brunch. This recipe combines the best of bagels and a savory casserole for a perfect make-ahead solution.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 bagels (day-old is best), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage or bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the cubed bagels evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Stir in the Gruyère cheese, cheddar cheese, cooked meat (if using), onion, and parsley into the egg mixture.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bagels in the baking dish, pressing down gently to submerge all the bread.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 24 hours).
- When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the plastic wrap.
- Bake uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the strata is puffed, set in the center, and golden brown on top.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using day-old bagels helps them soak up the custard mixture better.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and perhaps add 1 cup of sautéed mushrooms.
- Cover the dish with foil for the first 30 minutes of baking to prevent the top from browning too quickly.
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- Serving Size: 1 slice
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