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A golden-brown baked breakfast casserole with cheese and diced red peppers in a white baking dish.

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

Discover a delicious and easy breakfast casserole recipe perfect for busy families and health-conscious individuals. This recipe combines classic comfort with a touch of innovation, offering a nutritious 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: 8 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 cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1-1/2 cups cottage cheese 4%
  • 1-1/4 cups Swiss cheese shredded

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 lightly beaten eggs, thawed hash brown potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, and shredded 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 versatile dish that can be customized with your favorite vegetables or cheeses. It's perfect for weekend brunches or a hearty weekday meal.

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