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A slice of breakfast casserole with bacon and melted cheese, served on a wooden board. This is one of the best breakfast ideas recipes.

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

This recipe offers a hearty and satisfying breakfast casserole, perfect for busy mornings. It combines savory bacon and onion with tender hash browns, eggs, and a blend of cheeses for a comforting and delicious start to your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 273
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the 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
  • 1.5 cups cottage cheese 4%
  • 1.25 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large bowl
  • 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, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, and 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 versatile dish. You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach, or use different types of cheese to customize the flavor.

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