Tomato and Scallion Cream Cheese Bagel Bake

Name: Tomato and Scallion Cream Cheese Bagel Bake
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 12-oz pkg. cherry tomatoes; 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for dish; Kosher salt and pepper; 3 everything bagels (about 12.5 oz), split and cut into 1 1/2-in. pieces; 6 large eggs; 1 1/2 c. milk; 4 oz. scallion cream cheese; Sliced scallions, for serving

Take bagels and cream cheese to a whole new level.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Nov 4, 2022

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tomato and scallion cream cheese bagel bake on a terrazzo surface

Mike Garten

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

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Rethink your brunch game with this clever, low-effort dish that’s sure to feed (and please!) a crowd. The savory bake maximizes built-in flavor from everything bagels and scallion cream cheese—with roasted tomatoes adding juicy pops of color. Pre-toasting the bagels keeps them from getting soggy while baking.

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Ingredients

2
12-oz pkg. cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp.
olive oil, plus more for dish
Kosher salt and pepper
3
everything bagels (about 12.5 oz), split and cut into 1 1/2-in. pieces
6
large eggs
1 1/2 cups
milk
4 oz.
scallion cream cheese
Sliced scallions, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 400°F. On small rimmed baking sheet, toss tomatoes with oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until burst and beginning to reduce, 25 to 30 minutes.
2. Step 2Arrange bagels on large rimmed baking sheet and toast in oven with tomatoes, until lightly golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, oil shallow 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish. In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
4. Step 4Add toasted bagels, toss to coat, and let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 15 minutes.
5. Step 5Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Fold tomatoes into bagel mixture, transfer to prepared dish and dot with cream cheese. Bake until set and knife inserted in center comes out clean (cover with foil if browns too quickly), 40 to 45 minutes. Scatter scallions on top if desired.