Overnight Asiago Bagel Strata

Listen up - this ain't happening the same day. You gotta prep this the night before, capisce?

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, milk, tarragon, and paprika. Hit it with fresh cracked pepper to taste - none of that pre-ground dust.

Toss your grated cheeses together in a separate bowl. Use the good stuff - don't cheap out on supermarket pre-shredded garbage.

Cut those bagels into bite-sized chunks. Day-old is perfect - fresh bagels get too soggy.

Grease a 2-quart baking dish real good. Layer half the bagel pieces, then half the cheese. Repeat. You want those layers nice and even.

Pour that egg mixture over everything, making sure it gets into all the corners. Cover tight and stick it in the fridge overnight. No shortcuts.

Next morning, pull it out and let it come to room temp while your oven heats to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 1 hour until the top's golden brown and set in the center. (Check at 50 minutes - every oven's different and you don't want it overcooked and rubbery)