Easy Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

16 ounces bacon (diced (can also use ham, sausage, veggies, etc.)

1 medium onion (diced)

8 large eggs

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

4 cups frozen hash browns (thawed)

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

6 ounces Swiss or Gruyere cheese (shredded)

16 ounces small curd cottage cheese (either 4% or 1% is fine)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish and set aside.

Add bacon to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until nice and crispy. Add onions and cook until translucent. Remove and drain on a paper towel.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, pepper, and hot sauce.

Add hash browns, shredded cheese, cottage cheese, bacon and onions.

Mix until combined.

Scoop mixture into prepared baking dish and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until center is set. Let casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Top with snipped fresh chives if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 418 kcal
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Cholesterol: 168 mg
• Sodium: 809 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 23 g