Amish Breakfast Casserole

This is a great base recipe- it can easily be added to or changed to fit your needs/desires.  I made it just as is first but next time I will add veggies.  I halved the recipe and it made enough for 4-5 people, depending on appetites.  I also didn't have Swiss cheese so I used mozzarella and Parmesan along with the cheddar.  Go to the source for the original.

Source: http://bakerette.com/breakfast-casserole-amish-style/

Ingredients:

2 cups bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
680 grams frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 cup mozzarella, grated
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.  Prepare a 9x13 in. baking dish by lightly coating with cooking spray or rubbing with oil/butter.

Crisp up diced bacon, drain excess fat. Add onion, saute for a couple minutes and then add garlic. Remove from stove.

In a large mixing bowl, mix together remaining ingredients.  Stir in bacon mixture.  Transfer to prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.  Let stand 5 minutes before serving.