1 (6 oz.) pkg. hash brown potato mix with onions
1 qt. hot water
5 eggs
1/2 c. cottage cheese
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 drops hot sauce
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Paprika

Cover hash browns with hot water; let stand 10 minutes. Drain well. Beat eggs; add potatoes and remaining ingredients, except bacon and paprika. Pour into a well greased 10 inch pie pan. Sprinkle with bacon and paprika. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours. Place cold pie pan, uncovered, in cold oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender and eggs done. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.