Description
Delightful Quiche Stuffed Bagels combine the classic flavors of a savory quiche with the convenience of handheld bagels, perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch. Packed with eggs, bacon, cheese, and fresh chives, these baked bagel halves are creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagels
- 4 plain bagels, sliced in half
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Fillings
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
Optional
- Ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Mix Egg Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Incorporate Flavor Elements: Add the chopped cooked bacon, finely chopped red onion, shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese, and fresh chives to the egg mixture. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble Bagels: Arrange the bagel halves on the prepared baking sheet with the cut sides facing up. Carefully spoon the egg and filling mixture evenly into the cavity of each bagel half, filling them generously but avoiding overflow.
- Bake Filled Bagels: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the egg filling is just set and has a lightly golden top, indicating it is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the stuffed bagels from the oven and let them cool slightly to set further. Serve warm, optionally alongside ketchup for dipping or added flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute the bacon with cooked sausage or omit for a vegetarian variation (use vegetarian cheese).
- Cheese varieties like mozzarella or pepper jack can be used to change the flavor profile.
- Make sure not to overfill the bagels to avoid spilling during baking.
- These can be made ahead and reheated in a toaster oven or microwave.
- For a lower-fat option, substitute heavy cream with additional milk or a milk alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: quiche stuffed bagels, breakfast bagels, baked quiche bagels, savory bagels, breakfast recipe
