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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Blueberry Bagel Bread Pudding

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: Nov 1, 2022 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    4.50 from 2 votes

    Enjoy this blueberry bagel bread pudding recipe any morning of the week, or save it for special occasions and weekends. Bursting with flavor, fresh berries, and sweetness, this bread pudding is sure to become a fast favorite!

    Recipe: $3.60 | Per Serving: $0.45 | Servings: 8

    Blueberry bagel bread pudding topped with blueberries, with a bowl in the background.

    We are big fans of bread pudding around here (or at least, I am), but my kids are still undecided. Of course, that just means more for me!

    We always buy bagels and keep them in the fridge, but on a busy week, they can easily get tucked in the back and forgotten. I love making Bread Pudding (with Hamburger Buns) with other stale bread, but bagels? Yes, them too!

    Don't forget to check out this Oreo Bread Pudding and Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread Pudding too!

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    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥯 Bread Pudding Sauce
    • 🔪 Instructions for Blueberry Bagel Bread Pudding
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 🍳Reheating
    • ⏲️Make Ahead Instructions
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Breakfast Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. Great for leftover stale bagels. Bagels are always best when fresh, but tossing them out when they get stale can feel like a waste of money. Turn them into a fabulous breakfast by meal planning the leftovers into a tasty new dish.
    2. You can make it in advance! Have a busy morning planned, or want special Christmas Breakfast Ideas that doesn't take away from the morning festivities? This bread pudding can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning.
    3. Minimal effort. We use simple and basic ingredients as well as simple steps from chopping the bagels to whisking liquids, combining the two, and baking. This recipe is very simple and pretty foolproof too!

    🥘 Ingredients

    ingredients needed to make Blueberry bagel bread pudding.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Blueberry bagels- You can use blueberry bagels or plain bagels for this recipe. Honestly, almost any bagel would work well here. Even homemade bagels like Bread Machine Bagels, Cinnamon Raisin Bagels, or Banana Nut Bagels would work well.

    Butter- This will add a little more richness to the bread pudding so that it tastes great.

    Sugars- You will need granulated and brown sugar for added sweetness, caramelization, and depth of flavor.

    Blueberries- You can use fresh or frozen blueberries, depending on what you have on hand. If you still have blueberries on hand, try this Small Batch Blueberry Muffins.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    📖 Variations

    Bagels. You can use any bagel flavor for this recipe, as desired. While I wouldn't recommend the savory flavors, some great options can include:

    • Cinnamon Raisin Bagels
    • Plain Bagels
    • French Toast Bagels
    • Pumpkin Spice Bagels
    • Cinnamon Swirl Bagels
    • Mixed Berry

    🥯 Bread Pudding Sauce

    If desired, you can make some bread pudding sauce to serve over the top of this breakfast recipe. I found that I enjoyed my bread pudding more with maple syrup instead of sauce, but having options is always great!

    • 2 tablespoons melted butter 
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla 
    • ⅔ cups powdered sugar
    • 2 teaspoons milk or water
      • Mix it all together with a whisk until smooth, and then drizzle over the top.

    🔪 Instructions for Blueberry Bagel Bread Pudding

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease the inside of an 8x8 baking dish or a 2 quart-sized casserole dish. Set it aside.

    chopped blueberry bagels in a white casserole dish.

    Step 2: Cube your bagels into 1-inch-sized pieces and place them into the prepared baking dish.

    pouring butter over the top of the chopped bagels in a casserole dish.

    Step 3: Drizzle melted butter over the top of the bread.

    seasoned egg and milk mixture in a bowl.

    Step 4: In a mixing bowl, combine all the other ingredients,

    beaten egg and milk mixture needed for bread pudding.

    Step 5: Mix until smooth and well blended.

    butter topped bagel pieces in a casserole dish.

    Step 6: Pour the mixture over the top of the bagel pieces. Try to get it to coat as much surface space as possible.

    egg mixture soaking bread cubes in a casserole dish.

    Step 7: Lightly press down on the bread so that it's submerged into the egg mixture and becomes wet.

    blueberry topped bread and egg mixture in a casserole dish.

    Step 8: Top with some whole blueberries, if desired.

    baked blueberry bagel bread pudding.

    Step 9: Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until a knife can be inserted and come out clean.

    Serve with maple syrup and enjoy.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Mixing Eggs. Ensure the egg mixture is thoroughly combined to avoid any streaks of unmixed egg white. Use a blender or electric mixer if necessary for optimal results.
    2. Adjusting Sweetness. You can customize the sweetness of this dish to suit your taste preferences. While it's perfectly balanced as-is, feel free to add more or less sweetness according to your liking.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Fridge. You can keep your leftover bread pudding stored in an airtight container or covered casserole dish in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Freezer. You can freeze baked bread pudding for up to 4 months if in a well sealed container (at least a few layers of foil. Make sure sauce has not been added before freezing.

    🍳Reheating

    I like to reheat mine before serving by placing a portion on a plate and microwaving for 1-2 minutes.

    ⏲️Make Ahead Instructions

    Preparation: You can prep this dish the night before and leave it covered in the baking dish until morning. Place it on the counter as the oven preheats, and then bake as directed.

    Caution for Glass Dishes: Ensure that any glass casserole dish has at least 30 minutes to an hour at room temperature before baking to prevent it from shattering due to sudden heat exposure.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Do you put eggs in bread pudding?

    Yes! Eggs help to make bread pudding more pudding-like. The goal is to have a crispy golden outer crust filled with a creamy pudding-like center, similar to what you'd find in french toast.

    How do you know when bread pudding is done?

    You will know that your bread pudding has finished cooking when it's golden in color and no longer looks wet. The egg whites shouldn't be translucent or jiggly. Using a food thermometer is the best way to know it's safe to eat. The internal temp should be a minimum of 160 degrees F.

    Do you eat bread pudding warm or cold?

    It can be served hot, cold, or anywhere in between. I enjoy bread pudding when it's warm (mostly because of my sensitive teeth), but if you eat it after it's chilled, you'll find it's softer and more set, so it's also just as tasty.

    Hand drizzling syrup over blueberry bagel bread pudding on a plate, more in the background.

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    • Crustless Veggie Quiche.
      Crustless Veggie Quiche
    • peanut butter drizzled on top of overnight oats with banana slices on top.
      Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
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    If you tried this Blueberry Bagel Bread Pudding, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    cooked blueberry bagel bread pudding in a white casserole dish with a bowl of blueberries in the background.
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    4.50 from 2 votes

    Blueberry Bagel Bread Pudding

    Enjoy this blueberry bagel bread pudding recipe any morning of the week or save it for special occasions and weekends. Bursting with flavor, fresh berries, and sweetness, this bread pudding is sure to become a fast favorite!
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 174kcal
    Cost Recipe $3.60 / Serving $0.45
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    Equipment

    • 8x8 Baking Dish
    • Whisk
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • 4 whole bagels, cubed ($1.32)
    • 4 Tablespoons butter, melted ($0.50)
    • 4 large eggs, beaten ($0.60)
    • 2 cups milk ($0.40)
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar ($0.09)
    • ¼ cup brown sugar ($0.11)
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.04)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.03)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
    • ¼ cup fresh or frozen blueberries ($0.50)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven 350 degrees F and grease the inside of an 8x8 baking dish or a 2 quart sized casserole dish. Set it aside.
    • Cube your bagels into 1 inch sized pieces and place them into the prepared baking dish.
    • Drizzle melted butter over the top of the bread.
    • In a mixing bowl combine the eggs, milk, sugars, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until smooth and well blended.
    • Pour the mixture over the top of the bagel pieces. Try to get it to coat as much surface space as possible.
    • Lightly press down on the bread so that it's submerged into the egg mixture and becomes wet.
    • Top with some whole blueberries, if desired.
    • Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until a knife can be inserted and come out clean.
    • Serve with maple syrup and enjoy.

    Notes

    Mixing Egg Mixture: Ensure thorough mixing to avoid streaks of unmixed egg white.
    Doneness Check: Use a food thermometer; internal temperature should be at least 160°F.
    Storage: Leftover bread pudding can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Freeze baked bread pudding for up to 4 months in a well-sealed container (without sauce).
    Reheating: Reheat by placing a portion on a plate and microwaving for 1-2 minutes.
    Make Ahead: Prepare the dish the night before, cover it, and bake it the next morning after allowing it to come to room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1scoop | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 0.5mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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    Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used. To view how this recipe was calculated you can visit my Pricing Disclosure Page for more information.

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    1. Barb says

      December 18, 2024 at 12:25 am

      This is exactly what I was looking for. Planning on making tomorrow morning. Do you think I could sub out milk for almond milk? As ask this as I know it doesn’t work with instant pudding I’ve tried to make. Hate for the custard to not work in the bread pudding

      Thank you

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      • BeeyondCereal says

        December 18, 2024 at 12:46 am

        We've used low fat milk and almond milk for this recipe and it turns out great. I understand that almond milk doesn't always work in recipes, but this one is fine for it 🙂

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