👨🍳 How to Make It
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Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and greasing a 9×13 inch baking dish. 🔥🧽
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon and onion together until the bacon is nice and crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain off the excess grease. 🍳
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In a large bowl, combine your cooked bacon and onion mixture with the beaten eggs, hash browns, and all three cheeses. The cottage cheese might seem unusual, but trust me – it adds amazing texture and richness! 😋
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Pour everything into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. 🥘
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Bake for 45-50 minutes until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly on top. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving. ⏱️🧀
📦 Make-Ahead Tips
This casserole is perfect for meal prep! You can assemble it the night before, cover and refrigerate overnight, then bake in the morning. Just add an extra 5-10 minutes to the baking time if cooking straight from the fridge. 🕗❄️
📝 Recipe Notes
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Make sure to thaw your hash browns completely first for even cooking ❄️✅
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Feel free to swap the bacon for breakfast sausage if you prefer 🔄🥩
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For extra flavor, try adding diced bell peppers or mushrooms with the onions 🌶️🍄
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Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days 🧊📅
Try this cozy breakfast casserole for your next weekend brunch or holiday breakfast – I guarantee it’ll become a family favorite! Let me know in the comments if you give it a try. 🍳🎉
