Ingredients

1 pound sliced bacon, diced

1 medium onion, chopped

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

8 eggs, beaten

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

24 ounces frozen shredded hash browns, thawed

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) small curd cottage cheese

1 1/4 cups Swiss cheese, shredded

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking dish by lightly coating with cooking spray. Dice the bacon into bite-size pieces prior to cooking. In a large skillet, combine the onion and bacon and cook until bacon is crisp. Drain. Return the skillet to the stove and add the minced garlic. Stir for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Remove from stove. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients. Stir in the bacon mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minute before serving.