Breakfast Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 bacon, strips diced
1/4 cup crushed corn flakes
5 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 green onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes

Preparation

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. Stir reserved drippings into cornflakes; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in hash browns. Pour into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with bacon and cornflake mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 325\u00b0 for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting.