Leftover Bagels? Build a Bagel Quiche

Are you looking for a way to use leftover bagels you have? Have you been looking for a new yummy way to start day? If so, here is a recipe that will do both without making you late for work.

Bagel Selection

While you can use any kind of leftover bagel for this recipe, wheat and whole grain bagels are the healthiest options. Some of the tastiest options, however, are our Poppy, Onion, Garlic, or Cinnamon Apple Raisin bagels. Whatever your personal preference is, this recipe will work for it so choose your favorite. Use bagels from a reputable bagel baker (a-hmmm) to get the freshest and tastiest results.

Eggs

With your bagel flavor selected, the next step is to grab a couple of eggs. The best eggs are from free-range hens; these have the darkest yolks and most vitamins and nutrients. You want to pack in all the protein you can. Don’t forget to eat the whole egg. Most of the protein is in the yolk, and the egg white itself helps to counteract the cholesterol.

Cheese

You can now move on to cheese. Choose something milder like cheddar, American or Swiss, or step it up a notch by turning to a cheese containing jalapenos or habaneros; a crumbly feta; some chunky blue cheese; or maybe some Gouda or Havarti. Feeling fancy? You could also go with a gruyère! Regardless of what cheese you choose, the key is to ensure it is finely grated or crumbled.

Quiche Toppings

Extra topping time: choose your favorite vegetable or breakfast meat for this step – although combining one of each can be a real flavor sensation! Some of our favorite toppings are crumbled bacon, ribboned spinach, chopped, browned ham, sausage patties, and sliced veggies, but it’s your bagel so have it your way. Whatever you choose, just make sure it is able to layer neatly.

The Recipe

Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees. Place a sheet of foil on a baking sheet. Now you can start the process of assembling your breakfast bagel quiche!

1. Cut the very bottom off your bagel. Hollow out the inside of the bagel, creating a circular trough. Dab a little soft or melted butter in the bottom.
2. Beat the eggs with a tiny splash of milk or cream and add salt, pepper, garlic powder – whatever kind of seasonings you like.
3. Pour the eggs into the bagel, and top with your veggies, meats, and cheeses. Poke at the toppings a little so they submerge.
4. Bake your bagel quiche until the egg is completely set (usually 10-15 minutes, depending on how thick and big your bagel is).

While you can cook just one, why not make a few that you can wrap up and reheat later? Whether it is to nibble on in the afternoon or eat for breakfast the next morning, these make a great mini-meal on the go or for whenever you are pressed for time.