Make weekday mornings easier with bagel ham and cheese quiches. These individual quiches are simple to prepare ahead, versatile, and totally delicious—perfect for breakfast meal prep or a grab-and-go morning.
Breakfast Can Be Fun!
Preparing make-ahead breakfasts doesn’t have to be boring. A little creativity keeps you excited about mornings and makes healthy eating more sustainable. These bagel quiches are a playful spin on classic quiche that use a bagel as the base, so there’s no need to fuss with a separate crust.
How do I make breakfast a breeze?
Make-ahead recipes are the easiest way to remove morning stress. Plan a few breakfasts in advance so you can mix convenience with variety. Below are a few practical tips that help meal prep feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
Don’t overdo it.
Aim to prepare breakfasts for half the week so you have room for spontaneous meals or dining out. Trying to meal plan every single meal often leads to burnout.
It’s all about balance.
Rotate sweet and savory options during the week and vary ingredients so you don’t tire of the same flavors. For example, pair a sweet baked oatmeal cup with a savory breakfast burrito or these bagel quiches to get a mix of textures and tastes.
Make something fun.
Choose recipes that make you excited to eat. If you love a particular ingredient, build a dish around it so meal prep feels rewarding, not like a chore.
Be prepared.
Having a few useful tools on hand speeds up meal prep: sturdy baking sheets, reliable mixing bowls, and a set of meal prep containers will make the process much smoother.
How to Make Bagel Quiche
This bagel ham and cheese quiche is easy, customizable, and ideal for make-ahead breakfasts. Use any bagel you like—just choose one that’s thick enough to form a little bowl for the filling.
Step 1 – Choose Ingredients
A classic ham-and-cheese flavor works beautifully here, but you can swap or add vegetables, different cheeses, or cooked sausage. For the version shown you will need:
- 6 bagels, halved (any kind)
- 12 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup diced ham
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese or small dollops of cream cheese
here’s a tip
If you add vegetables, dice them very small so they fit and cook evenly inside the bagel cavity.
Step 2 – Prepare Bagels
Choose thick bagels so each half can hold the filling without collapsing. Cut each bagel in half and gently hollow out the soft center with your fingers, leaving the crust intact. Place the hollowed halves on a greased baking sheet.
If you end up with a hole in the crust, press a small piece of the removed crumb back into the hole to plug it and prevent the filling from leaking.
here’s a tip
Save the removed bagel crumbs for breadcrumbs or use them in a french toast bake to avoid waste.
Step 3 – Assemble Bagel Quiche
Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Add about 2 tablespoons diced ham and 1 tablespoon diced onion into each bagel half.
Whisk the eggs with the almond milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Using a 1/4-cup scoop or a small measuring cup, pour egg mixture into each bagel half slowly. The first pour will be absorbed by the bread—wait a minute, then top up each bagel until the egg mixture is used up. Finish with shredded cheddar or small spoonfuls of cream cheese.
here’s a tip
Make sure each bagel sits level on the pan. If needed, prop one side up with a small piece of ham or a bit of reserved bread to keep the filling from spilling.
Step 4 – Bake
Bake the bagel quiches at 350ºF for 20–25 minutes. The egg will puff in the oven and then settle as it cools. If you love extra cheese, add a sprinkle more during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Healthy Quiche & Frittata Ideas
- Sweet potato crust quiche
- Smoked salmon breakfast frittata
- Vegetable frittata (low-carb)
Make-Ahead Breakfast Notes
These bagel quiches refrigerate well and can also be frozen for longer storage. To freeze, cool completely, wrap individually, and freeze. Reheat in a 350ºF oven until warmed through or microwave from thawed for a quick morning option.
Ham and Cheese Bagel Quiches
Prep time: 20 mins • Cook time: 25 mins • Total: 45 mins • Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 6 bagels, halved
- 12 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup diced ham
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese or cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease a baking sheet.
- Hollow out the bagel halves, leaving the crust intact. Set aside.
- Whisk eggs, almond milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Place bagel halves on the baking sheet and add about 2 tablespoons ham and 1 tablespoon onion to each.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture into each bagel half (about 1/4 cup each), wait a minute for the bread to absorb, then top up until the mixture is used.
- Sprinkle cheddar or add dollops of cream cheese on top.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until set. Let cool slightly before serving.
Tips & Notes
- If the egg leaks through a crack, press a small piece of the reserved bagel crumb into the hole as a plug.
- These quiches are freezer-friendly. Cool, wrap, and freeze for up to 2–3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition (approximate per serving)
Calories: 246 kcal • Carbohydrates: 25 g • Protein: 16 g • Fat: 9 g • Fiber: 2 g • Sugar: 3 g
Nutrition information is an approximation and should be used only as a general guide.