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AMISH BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

We enjoyed a hearty breakfast bake during a visit to an Amish inn. When I asked for the recipe, one of the women told me the ingredients right off the top of her head. I modified it to create this version my family loves. Breakfast sausage may be used in place of the bacon.

—BETH NOTARO KOKOMO, IN



PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 35 MIN. + STANDING • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS


1 pound sliced bacon, diced

1 medium sweet onion, chopped

6 eggs, lightly beaten

4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cups (12 ounces) 4% cottage cheese

1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until the bacon is crisp; drain. In a large bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients; stir in bacon mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.

2. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.