Amish Breakfast Casserole

Amish Breakfast Casserole 1 lb. sliced bacon diced 1 medium sweet onion chopped 6 large eggs lightly beaten 4 cups frozen hash browns shredded, thawed 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded 1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese 1 1/4 cups Swiss cheese shredded 1 lb. mild, bulk sausage 1/2 red bell pepper diced 1/2 green bell pepper diced fresh, snipped chives for garnish In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion until bacon is crisp; drain. In a separate skillet cook sausage and bell peppers. In a very large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in bacon mixture and sausage mixture. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until set and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. RECIPE NOTES NOTE: You can also make this ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking.