I’m gifting you this Bagel Quiche breakfast recipe to try sometime soon- it’s both filling and full of good, healthy, real ingredients.  There is a how-to video included for this recipe, so be sure to watch it and then scroll to the bottom and print out the complete recipe so you can make it at home.

Bagel Quiche

Here’s something you probably don’t know about me > I worked at a Jewish Elementary School for many years- as a teacher’s aide, as their after-school daycare program director and finally as a substitute teacher.  I ate a lot of challah and a lot of bagels during my years at the school.

We ordered lunch regularly from a local bagel deli, and I often got some awesome bagel creations.  My favorite was a bagel smeared with plenty of full-fat cream cheese and then melted cheddar cheese on top.  Crazy calories, right??

Yeah, that was back in the days where I didn’t have to worry about calories as much!!  There were some great egg-bagel items on the menu too.  But for some reason, I’ve always had this Bagel Quiche idea in my head.  Why not  hollow out a bagel and make a quiche inside of it??  So that’s what I did.

Ingredients for a Bagel Quiche

On with the featured recipe!

Here’s how you make a Bagel Quiche:

You’ll need these ingredients- a bagel, 2 or 3 eggs (depending on the size of your bagel) and desired quiche fillings.  I used cheese, mushroom, red bell pepper and broccoli.

Making a Bagel Quiche

First:  Hollow out your bagel.  That may seem strange, but people order their bagels “skinny” all the time at bagel shops around the world.  You get the benefit of eating a fabulous bagel without all of the extra bread.

making a Bagel Quiche

Whisk your eggs and pour them into your hollowed out bagel.

Bagel Quiche just out of the oven

Sprinkle your desired fillings (all optional) inside the egg.  Add another whisked egg on top if your bagel isn’t quite full enough.

Bake until the egg is set, and you’ve got yourself a bagel quiche!  I’m glad I finally acted on the “Quiche inside a Bagel” idea in my head.  It’s now one of my new, favorite breakfasts… especially on a day where I want something substantial, but healthy before I hit the slopes.  Enjoy!

Bagel Quiche

Here are a few more egg recipes you might like to try:

4.54 from 13 votes

Bagel Quiche

This Bagel Quiche is a fabulous way to turn a bagel into a fabulous breakfast!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
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Ingredients

  • 1 whole bagel
  • 2 to 3 large eggs
  • cheese, cooked sausage, chopped vegetables (these are optional add-ins)

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a piece of foil with nonstick spray.
  • Slice the very bottom of the bagel off nice and evenly. Set aside to eat, turn into breadcrumbs or discard.
  • Carefully hollow out the bread inside of the cut bagel using your fingers to pull the bread away from the crust of the bagel (discard or turn into breadcrumbs). Set the bagel, cut-side-up on the foil.
  • Whisk 2 eggs and pour them into the hollowed out bagel. Place desired filling choices into the egg. If the egg and filling does not fill the bagel completely, you can add another whisked egg on top.
  • Wrap the bagel up the sides with the foil, but keep the top open to the heat of the oven. Bake 20 to 30 minutes, or until the egg is completely set. Timing will depend on how many eggs used and how large the bagel is. Serve immediately (pick it up and eat it with your hands!)

Notes

  • The nutritional information is for the bagel and eggs only.  Additional fillings should be counted separately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 307kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 422mg, Sodium: 441mg, Potassium: 210mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 615IU, Calcium: 63mg, Iron: 2.7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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84 Comments

  1. La Torontoise says:

    Lori, that was a big hit on my dinner table tonight!! Absolutely unbeatable Friday after-long-day-at-work meal!!
    Thank you so much! What a great start for the weekend!
    My husband loved it too.

    All the best and have a good weekend!

  2. Karen @ The Food Charlatan says:

    This is awesome Lori! Way to combine your two favorite breakfasts 🙂 Love it.

  3. Rachelle of Mommy? I'm Hungry! says:

    Love this idea! Would be another great way to eat some of those (awful uncooked) gluten free bagels I buy. 😉

  4. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says:

    Very creative! I need this in my life as fast as possible.

  5. Anna @ Garnish with Lemon says:

    Oooh, love this idea, Lori! Especially since pie crust and I don’t always get along. Perfect compromise!

  6. Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says:

    This is so creative! I love bagels and I love quiche – this is perfect!

  7. The Nested Turtle says:

    Wow What a GREAT IDEA! I love bagels but am always hungry a couple hours later. This is perfect! I can’t wait to try it.

  8. Rena says:

    Brlliant!!Looks delicious. Im jewish so I know all about the bagel/challah thing 🙂

  9. Rachel says:

    This would be a great, fun recipe to do in my kids’ classes. I love teaching them how to make real food for themselves and this idea is perfect for the 10-14 year old crowd…a great dorm room snack too…Thanks for the inspiration!

    1. Lori Lange says:

      Great idea!

  10. Rachel says:

    These are SO CUTE! Definitely going to make them for my girls soon.