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

This recipe provides a simple, satisfying baked breakfast casserole perfect for busy mornings. It combines bacon, onion, eggs, potatoes, and three types of cheese for a flavorful, convenient meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 273
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Ingredients
  • 1 pound bacon, 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 4% cottage cheese
  • 1.25 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. 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 the excess fat.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the lightly beaten eggs, thawed hash browns, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, and Swiss cheese. Stir in the cooked bacon and onion mixture.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before you cut and serve it.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This casserole is naturally gluten-free, making it a good option for families managing dietary needs. You can prepare the mixture the night before and bake it in the morning for an even quicker breakfast.

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