Recipes for Bagels

Ingredients

• 4 expired bagels
• 2 cups milk
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. Slice the expired bagels into small cubes and place them in the greased baking dish.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
4. If desired, sprinkle raisins or chocolate chips over the bagel cubes in the baking dish.
5. Pour the milk mixture over the bagel cubes, ensuring they are fully soaked.
6. Press down on the bagel cubes gently to ensure even soaking.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the bread pudding is set and golden brown.
8. Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving.
9. Serve warm as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Ingredients

• 2 expired bagels
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Butter or cooking spray, for greasing
• Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

1. Slice the expired bagels into 1-inch thick slices.
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
3. Dip each bagel slice into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease with butter or cooking spray.
5. Place the coated bagel slices onto the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
6. Serve the bagel French toast warm with maple syrup.

Ingredients

• 2 slightly expired bagels
• 1/4 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Toppings of your choice (e.g. sliced bell peppers, olives, pepperoni)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the slightly expired bagels in half horizontally to create 4 pizza crusts.
3. Place the bagel halves on a baking sheet.
4. Spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce on each bagel half.
5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
6. Add your favorite toppings, such as sliced bell peppers, olives, or pepperoni.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Enjoy your delicious bagel pizzas!