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A freshly baked breakfast casserole with bacon and cheese in a baking dish, part of The Only Breakfast Ideas Recipes Recipe You’ll Need.

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

This recipe is perfect for busy individuals and families looking for creative and delightful breakfast ideas that save time and elevate your morning routine. It's simple, visually appealing, and inspires healthy eating.
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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
Calories: 273
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Breakfast 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
  • 1-1/2 cups cottage cheese 4%
  • 1-1/4 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 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 hearty and satisfying option for any morning. You can customize it with your favorite cheeses or add some chopped bell peppers for extra color and flavor.

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