Amish Breakfast Casserole

by Kim

This recipe came from Allrecipes.com.  Makes a lot, and is very rich and filling.

1 lb sliced bacon, diced (can substitute 1 lb breakfast sausage)
1 medium sweet onion
6 eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, 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 (or sausage) and onion until bacon is crisp; drain.  In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; stir in bacon (or sausage) mixture.  Transfer to a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until set and bubbly.  Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

*Note:  When I do this with bacon, I cook bacon in the oven according to package directions and cut up with kitchen shears, and I leave the onion out completely.  Much easier when preparing that large quantity of bacon.