1-Making Amish Hash Browns as a breakfast casserole: preheating your oven to 375°F for even baking. Begin by cooking the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until it’s crisp, then move it to a paper towel-lined plate and discard the fat to keep things light. Next, brown the sausage in the same skillet, breaking it into small pieces before adding it to the plate with the bacon.

2-Heat the olive oil in the skillet and sauté the onions until they soften, then toss in the bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes for added crunch. Transfer these veggies to a large bowl and mix in the hash browns, bacon, sausage, cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese, and cottage cheese. Spread this mixture evenly in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish that’s been coated with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

3-In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour this egg mixture over the hash brown blend in the dish and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the casserole is puffy, golden, and set in the center.