Description

This Cheesy Hash Brown Egg Bake is a delightful, hearty dish featuring crispy bacon, creamy cheeses, and fluffy eggs. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing casserole that’s perfect for brunch or any meal.

Ingredients

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8 to 16 ounces (227 to 454 g) bacon, chopped, or sausage
½ cup small diced onion or shallots
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
4–5 cups (567 to 680 g) shredded hash browns, frozen or thawed
1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¾ cup (170 g) cottage cheese
¾ cup (170 g) sour cream
1 cup (114 g) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup (114 g) shredded swiss cheese
chopped green onions or chives, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon or sausage with onion until crispy and cooked through. Drain excess grease.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, hash browns, hot sauce (if using), salt, pepper, cottage cheese, sour cream, cheddar and swiss cheeses. Mix in the bacon or sausage and onions.
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan. The casserole can be covered and refrigerated overnight if desired.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, the center is puffy, and a knife comes out clean when inserted.
Garnish with chopped green onions or chives and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

If using sausage instead of bacon, make sure to cook it thoroughly until browned.
Feel free to add other vegetables or spices to customize the flavor, like bell peppers or garlic.
This casserole can be made the night before for a convenient brunch option.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 350
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 240mg