Bagel and Cheese Bake

 

1/2 lb. bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 plain bagels
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
12 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 

      Heat oven to 400ºF (205ºC).  Place bacon and onion in a large, deep skillet.  Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown.  Drain, set aside.  Slice each bagel into 4 thin slices.  Arrange 6 bagel slices in bottom of a lightly-greased 9x13" baking dish.  Cover with bacon and onion mixture, followed by Cheddar.  Top with remaining bagel slices.  In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, parsley, and pepper.  Pour egg mixture over bagel layers.  Cover, refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.  Uncover chilled bagels, and bake 25 - 30 minutes, until eggs are firm.  Sprinkle with Parmesan, serve warm.