I am notorious with all those who know me for having a small problem with my food touching on my plate. Be it breakfast, lunch or dinner I designate specific areas on my plate for protein, carb, vegetable and fruit with plenty<\/em> of space in-between. I watch very closely<\/em> for renegade gravy, sauce or ranch dressing attempting to seep its way over to destroy my dinner roll.<\/p>\n

As strict as I am with this discipline,there is one caveat to this life rule of mine: casseroles. In fact, as far as I’m concerned, the ooier\/gooier and messier the better. There is something so satisfying about combining everything together into one cohesive dish, where the different elements are supposed<\/em> to<\/em> touch and meld into an all-in-one meal. It certainly alleviates my stress at attempting to maintain the boundaries on my plate! I’ve always loved breakfast. And where there is definitely a place in my heart for oatmeal and french toast, I’m a bacon, eggs and hashbrowns kind of gal when you get right down to it. So, it comes as no surprise to me that I have gravitated toward breakfast casseroles to satisfy my hunger for a hearty breakfast in a nice and tidy (read: does not migrate all over the plate) little package.<\/p>\n

This “Holiday Breakfast Casserole” covers all your basis. Unless you don’t like eggs. Or bacon. Or hashbrowns. Then you’re pretty much screwed. But if you’re a team player then throw it in the oven first thing the morning and it’ll bake while the kiddos are rippin’ through their treasures.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n

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• 1 pound bacon, diced<\/li>\n
• 1 medium onion, chopped<\/li>\n
• 6 eggs, lightly whisked<\/li>\n
• 4 cups shredded frozen hashbrowns, thawed<\/li>\n
• 11\/4 cups sour cream<\/li>\n
• salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (reserve 1\/2 cup)<\/li>\n
• 1 1\/2 cups swiss cheese, shredded (reserve 1\/2 cup)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Instructions<\/h3>\n

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<\/li>\n
  2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon and onion until bacon is crisp and onion is translucent; drain.<\/li>\n
  3. Combine the remaining ingredients in bowl; add bacon\/onion mixture.<\/li>\n
  4. Pour into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle reserved cheese over the top of the mixture.<\/li>\n
  5. Bake,uncovered, for 35-40 minutes until casserole is slightly browned and bubbly. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, to set.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

     Yum, <\/em> Mindy<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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