Bacon & Cheese Egg Bake - A Make Ahead Christmas Breakfast

Bacon Cottage Cheese Egg Bake - A Make Ahead Breakfast

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Loaded with plenty of eggs, crispy bacon, and two kinds of cheese, this egg bake is the perfect make ahead Christmas breakfast!

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Easy to Make Make it the night before Protein-packed

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- Eggs - Cottage cheese - Gruyere cheese - All purpose flour (can sub gluten-free) - Onion - Bacon - Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes

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Place bacon slices and diced onion pieces on a tray and bake them for 15 minutes at 450 degrees.

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Once the bacon and onions are done, cut them into small pieces and set aside until the egg mixture is ready.

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Add the eggs, cheese, flour, and spices to a blender and blend for 45 seconds until well mixed. Then fold in the bacon and onions.

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Pour the eggs into a casserole dish that's 8"x10" or muffin tins. Top with half the cheese and bake for 45 minutes.

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Bake until the center is just set. Then, remove and store in the fridge! Pop in the oven for 20 minutes before serving.

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To view the full Bacon Cottage Cheese Egg Bake recipe, tricks, and tips, visit Joy to the Food by clicking on the link below!

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