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A golden-brown breakfast casserole topped with melted cheese and bacon bits, a perfect restaurant-style breakfast idea.

Restaurant-Style Breakfast Casserole

Recreate a delicious restaurant-style breakfast at home with this easy casserole recipe. It's perfect for feeding a crowd or for a special weekend brunch.
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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, Brunch
Calories: 273
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large bowl
  • 13x9-in. baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon and chopped onion over medium heat until the bacon is crisp. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the lightly beaten eggs, thawed hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, and shredded Swiss cheese. Stir in the cooked bacon and onion mixture.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared 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 casserole is a hearty and satisfying breakfast that brings the diner experience to your table. It reheats well, making it a great option for meal prep.

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