Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 8 to 16 ounces bacon (chopped, or sausage (see note for other options, too))
  • 1/2 cup small diced onion or shallots
  • 8 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 4-5 cups shredded hash browns (frozen or thawed)
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional (but delicious))
  • 1 teaspoon salt (I use coarse kosher salt)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (preferably sharp)
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • Chopped green onions or chives (for garnish)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon or sausage and onion until cooked through and crisp (for the bacon). Drain excess grease.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, hash browns, hot sauce (if using), salt, pepper, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cheese. Add the bacon (or sausage) and onions. Mix to combine.
  • Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan (at this point the casserole can be covered and refrigerated overnight).
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until lightly golden on the edges, puffy in the center, and a thin knife comes out clean from the center (add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if the casserole has been refrigerated).
  • Garnish with chopped green onions or chives. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.