Bagel and Cheese Bake

Ingredients

• 0.5 pounds bacon , diced
• 0.5 cups chopped onion
• 3 plains bagels
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 12 eggs , beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 teaspoons pepper
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the bacon and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside. Slice each bagel into 4 thin slices.

2. 2

   Arrange 6 bagel slices in the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with the bacon and onion mixture, followed by the Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining bagel slices.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, parsley, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the bagel layers. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Uncover the chilled bagel dish, and bake in the preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until eggs are firm. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.