Dessert

Freezer Breakfast Squares Recipe

ByClara Bennett December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Introduction

Freezer Breakfast Squares are a convenient and delicious way to start your day with a hearty meal. Packed with eggs, cheese, and crispy hash browns, they’re customizable with your favorite savory mix-ins. Prepare them ahead and enjoy a quick, satisfying breakfast anytime.

A close-up of a thick square slice of baked egg dish held by a woman's hand with a metal spatula underneath. The slice shows two distinct layers: a bottom layer that is light beige and crumbly with green herbs mixed in, and a top layer that is pale yellow, smooth, and slightly browned with specks of green and black pepper. The background shows the dish in a baking pan, cut into squares with a golden-yellow surface dotted with herbs and seasoning. The whole scene is set on a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

12 eggs
2 cups cottage cheese
9 full-size frozen hash brown patties (or mini patties if preferred)
8 oz shredded cheese of choice

Optional mix-ins:

Chopped bacon
Green onions
Caramelized onions
Breakfast sausage
Cooked broccoli
Cooked and chopped spinach
Diced ham
Hot sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Arrange the hash brown patties in a 9×13 baking dish in an even layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and season with salt.
Step 2: Crack the eggs into a blender or large measuring cup and add the cottage cheese. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Stir in your chosen mix-ins—chopped bacon, green onions, caramelized onions, and shredded cheese are great options. Ensure any vegetables are pre-cooked and well drained.
Step 4: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash browns in the pan, covering them completely.
Step 5: Reduce oven temperature to 300ºF and bake for 20-30 minutes until the eggs are set and firm in the center.
Step 6: Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing. Cut into 9 rectangles to align with the hash brown patties.
Step 7: Wrap each portion individually in parchment paper for freezing or easy serving.

Tips & Variations

Use an immersion blender for easy blending in a measuring cup without extra dishes.
Pre-cook and drain all vegetables to prevent sogginess in the casserole.
Add spicy hot sauce or jalapeños for a kick, or swap cheeses to vary flavor profiles.
If using mini hash brown patties, adjust portion sizes accordingly for even layers and slices.

Storage

Store wrapped breakfast squares in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, unwrap and microwave each square until heated through, or warm in the oven at 350ºF for 15-20 minutes. Let squares cool completely before freezing to maintain texture.