Description

Experience the delightful taste of this Cheesy Hash Brown Egg Bake. Packed with flavors from bacon, eggs, and assorted cheeses, this casserole is a fantastic choice for breakfast or brunch gatherings, offering a simple prep process that results in a mouthwatering dish everyone will love.

Ingredients

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8 to 16 ounces (227 to 454 g) bacon, chopped, or sausage
½ cup small diced onion or shallots
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
4–5 cups (567 to 680 g) shredded hash browns, frozen or thawed
1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¾ cup (170 g) cottage cheese
¾ cup (170 g) sour cream
1 cup (114 g) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (114 g) shredded swiss cheese
chopped green onions or chives, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon or sausage with the onion until thoroughly cooked and crisp. Drain any excess grease.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the beaten eggs, hash browns, hot sauce if using, salt, pepper, cottage cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and swiss cheese. Stir in the cooked bacon or sausage and onions until well mixed.
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan, covering and refrigerating overnight if desired.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, the center is puffy, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. If refrigerated, add 10-15 minutes to the baking time.
Garnish with chopped green onions or chives, allow to rest for 5-10 minutes, then cut into squares to serve.

Notes

This casserole can be made a day in advance. Simply refrigerate overnight before baking.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor.
Adjust the type of cheese according to your preference for different flavors.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 350
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 210mg