Description
This Cheesy Amish Breakfast Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish made with eggs, cheese, hash browns, and bacon. Perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch, this recipe is a guaranteed family favorite! Keywords: cheesy breakfast casserole, Amish recipe, easy breakfast casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 4 cups shredded hash browns (thawed if frozen)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and crumble. Reserve 1 tbsp bacon grease and sauté diced onion until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, hash browns, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, cottage cheese, cooked bacon, sautéed onions, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the casserole is set and golden on top.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- You can substitute bacon with sausage or ham for variety.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and add diced bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Amish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the casserole)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg