Chocolate Chip Bagel Casserole
A warm, comforting casserole made from chocolate chip bagels and sweet vanilla custard.Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert anytime of year.Easy to prepare and customizable with toppings like syrup, whipped cream, or berries.A crowd-pleasing twist on classic bread pudding using everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4–5 chocolate chip bagels, cut into cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional for richness)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- ½–1 cup chocolate chips (optional extra)
- Powdered sugar, maple syrup, or whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Add the cubed chocolate chip bagels to the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bagel pieces.
- Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top, if desired.
- Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes (or refrigerate overnight).
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until set and golden brown.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or syrup.
Notes
- Stale bagels work best because they absorb the custard more effectively.
- You can mix different flavored bagels for a fun twist.
- For a richer casserole, replace more milk with heavy cream.
- Letting the mixture soak overnight deepens flavor and texture.
- Serve warm for the best chocolatey gooeyness.