How to Make Cinnamon Bagel French Toast - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm, comforting breakfast to start your day off on the right foot. And what better way to kick things off than with a delicious recipe for Cinnamon Bagel French Toast? This twist on the classic French toast takes things up a notch by using cinnamon bagels as the base, adding an extra layer of flavor and sweetness to the dish.

French toast is a beloved breakfast staple, and for good reason. The combination of fluffy bread soaked in a rich, custard-like mix...

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Ingredients

  • 15 mini cinnamon swirl bagels, cubed, or more as needed
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
  • 6 large eggs
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 11x13-inch pan

  • Line the bottom of an 11x13-inch baking dish with bagel cubes. Layer cream cheese cubes on top.
  • Beat eggs, maple syrup, milk, half-and-half, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Pour over bread.
  • Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 177mg
    • Sodium: 307mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 240mg