Amish Breakfast Casserole (Printable Format)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 pound bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces

→ Produce

02 - 1 medium sweet onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

04 - 6 large eggs, beaten
05 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded swiss cheese

→ Other

08 - 4 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns
09 - 4 ounces chopped green chiles
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1 teaspoon cracked pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
02 - Cook the chopped bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium heat until nearly crisp. Add the onion and continue cooking until the bacon is cooked through and the onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
03 - Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and onions to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
04 - Add the remaining ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the bacon and onions and mix until everything is well combined.
05 - Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - Let set for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - This casserole can be cut into 9 large pieces or 12 smaller portions.
02 - While you can swap the cheddar and swiss for other cheeses, the cottage cheese adds essential moisture and creaminess and is not recommended to substitute.
03 - The cottage cheese melts into the casserole during baking and is barely noticeable in the final dish.
04 - Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheats well in the microwave.