Bagel Bread Pudding

Bagel Bread Pudding is a creative twist on classic bread pudding, using day-old bagels instead of traditional bread cubes. It typically combines cubed bagels with eggs, milk, sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, often featuring raisins or a sweet glaze. This dish is a popular way to repurpose leftover bagels, blending Jewish deli staples with a beloved comfort dessert.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat due to the bagels, eggs, and dairy, with a moderate protein content. A single serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing energy and some B vitamins, but it's best enjoyed as an occasional treat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	58 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	380 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin D	1.2 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.4 mcg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Selenium	12 mcg

Per 1 piece (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a clever fusion of Ashkenazi Jewish bagel traditions with the universal concept of bread pudding, reducing food waste. Nutritionally, using whole-grain bagels can add fiber, but the dish remains a rich, comforting indulgence rather than a health food.