Breakfast Casserole

This has been on our table the last two Christmas mornings and promises to make a return appearance in 2011.  It's delicious, easy and filling...perfect for Christmas brunch! 

 

Breakfast Casserole

1 lb. sliced bacon, diced

1 medium sweet onion, chopped

6 eggs, lightly beaten

4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1-1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese

1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese

In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion until bacon is crisp; drain well.  In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cheeses and hash brown potatoes.  Stir in bacon mixture.  Transfer to a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until set and bubbling.  Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.