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A slice of savory breakfast casserole with eggs, cheese, and bacon on a plate, part of our Breakfast Ideas Recipes.

The Only Breakfast Ideas Recipes Recipe You’ll Need (2025)

Discover a breakfast recipe that is both satisfying and fits your dietary needs. This dish combines classic comfort with fresh ingredients for a delicious start to your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 273
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound bacon sliced, diced
  • 1 medium sweet onion chopped
  • 6 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes thawed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1.5 cups cottage cheese 4%
  • 1.25 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 13x9-in. baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon and chopped onion over medium heat until the bacon is crisp. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, thawed hash brown potatoes, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, and Swiss cheese. Stir in the cooked bacon and onion mixture.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
  5. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 477mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

This breakfast casserole is a hearty and satisfying option, perfect for weekend brunches or make-ahead weekday meals. Adjust cheese types to your preference.

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