Prepared with three kinds of cheese, shredded potatoes, eggs, hearty sausage AND savory bacon, Amish Breakfast Casserole is fully loaded. We especially love that it can be assembled or made in advance and easily baked later for a hot and delicious meal when you need it.
Mouthwatering, Amish Breakfast Casserole is a filling, country-style breakfast perfect for lazy weekends, holiday breakfasts or for feeding a large crowd. Rich and creamy, every bite is satisfying and full of flavor!
If looking for other easy make ahead recipes, be sure to try our Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza, gooey Cinnamon Rolls, or French Toast Bake.
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🥫 Ingredients
With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, Amish Breakfast Casserole is quick and easy to pull together.
- Eggs
- Sausage
- Bacon Crumbles
- Sweet Onion
- Shredded Hash Browns
- Cheddar Cheese
- Swiss Cheese
- Cottage Cheese
- Garlic Powder
- Pepper
- Salt
(Scroll down to the recipe card for exact measurements and full printable instructions.)
Now, don’t let the cottage cheese scare you. Trust us, after it’s all baked, you won’t even know it’s there. With the combination of the three cheeses this bake comes together with the perfect amount of richness and moisture.
🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions
Firstly, pre-heat the oven to 350° F. Then go ahead and cook the sausage and onion over medium heat and set aside once done.
Afterwards, carefully crack each egg into a large bowl. Once all cracked beat the eggs together until scrambled.
Next go ahead and add the shredded Swiss and cheddar cheeses to the bowl along with the cottage cheese, pepper, salt, and garlic powder.
Then we want to add the cooked sausage and onion along with the bacon crumbles, to the bowl and give everything a good mix.
Afterwards you will want to add the thawed hash browns to the bowl and give it one final stir to combine the casserole mixture.
Once mixed we can transfer the breakfast casserole to a well-greased 9x13 baking dish. When all done go ahead and place the baking dish into the pre-heated oven. Allow your Amish Breakfast Casserole to bake for approximately 50 minutes or until it is cooked through.
You will know the casserole is ready to come out of the oven when the center no longer appears wet and the edges are golden brown. Your Amish Breakfast Casserole should be firm to the touch and not runny when served.
Afterwards you can serve your baked casserole with a side of fresh pico de gallo or homemade salsa. Then add a dollop of sour cream and enjoy! We also enjoy dishing the casserole into a tortilla for easy and hearty breakfast burritos!
👩🏻🍳 Make it Your Own
Amish Breakfast Casserole is a versatile recipe easily changed to suit any crowd’s preferences. Cheese and meats can be swapped to make many different variations.
Such as swapping your bacon and sausage for cubed ham or chorizo. You can also swap out the shredded hash browns for tater tot rounds if preferred.
For more of a southwest flair add chopped bell pepper for a big kick of flavor. Adding mushrooms, chopped tomatoes or spinach could also be yummy and give a more rustic twist to your Amish Breakfast Casserole.
💭 Top Tips
Make in Advance
Easily make this breakfast favorite the night before or even ahead of time and freeze till you need it. Then on the morning of just pop the dish in the oven to bake and you’ve got a hot and savory breakfast with little to no work on your part!
Quicker Prep
Make this recipe even quicker and easier by using frozen shredded potatoes, pre-shredded cheese and bacon bits if in a time crunch.
Thaw Potatoes
I put frozen hash browns in fridge the night before and then on counter in the morning to completely thaw. This helps the casserole to thoroughly cook in the time given in recipe. Can bake with frozen hash browns, but nearly doubles baking time.
🍽 How to Serve
Individual Portions
For a fun and portable breakfast try scooping your prepared Amish Breakfast Casserole mixture into well-greased muffin tins. Allow them to bake for 15 minutes and then cool before removing from the pan for individual portions perfect for breakfast on the go!
To store your breakfast egg muffins just Individually wrap each one in plastic wrap or foil and store in the fridge or freezer.
Freezer Friendly
Freezes perfectly! Just cover the uncooked casserole with plastic wrap to seal, add a layer of foil to help prevent frost and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Pull casserole from the freezer when ready to serve and let thaw in the fridge overnight. In the morning put dish in the oven to slowly preheat with the oven and bake as usual.
📋 FAQ's
Can you freeze Breakfast Casserole?
Amish Breakfast Casserole is a great freezer friendly meal. And because this recipe can be made in advance it is a great option for busy weeks! To store cover the uncooked casserole with plastic wrap then add a layer of foil.
Foil will help keep your casserole from getting freezer burned or frosted. Your casserole can be stored in the freezer and enjoyed for up to 3 months.
When ready to enjoy pull casserole from the freezer and let thaw in the fridge overnight. In the morning put dish in the oven to slowly preheat with the oven and bake as usual.
Can you make Breakfast Casserole ahead of time?
We especially love Amish Breakfast Casserole can be assembled or made in advance and easily baked later for a hot and delicious meal when you need it.
Easily make this breakfast favorite the night before or even ahead of time and freeze till you need it. On the morning of just pop the dish in the oven to bake and you’ve got a hot and savory breakfast with little to no work on your part!
Why do you have to use cottage cheese in Amish Breakfast Casserole?
Now, don’t let that Amish Breakfast Casserole calls for cottage cheese, scare you. Trust us, after it’s all baked, you won’t even know it’s there. With the combination of the three cheeses this easy and simple breakfast bake comes together with the perfect amount of richness and moisture.
📖 Recipe
Amish Breakfast Casserole
Fully loaded this breakfast bake is satisfying and flavorful. Made with eggs, sausage, bacon and three kinds of cheese it is the perfect start to any day.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage, cooked
- ½ cup bacon, crumbled
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 6 eggs
- 4 cups shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1¼ cups Swiss cheese
- 1½ cups cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350° F.
- Cook the sausage and onion over medium heat and set aside to cool.
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl and beat together.
- Add shredded Swiss and cheddar cheeses, cottage cheese, pepper, salt, and garlic powder to the bowl with eggs and stir together.
- Add the crumbled sausage and onion, bacon crumbles, and shredded hash browns to the mixing bowl.
- Stir the casserole mixture till everything is combined and transfer to a well greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place dish in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes till casserole is baked through. When done remove the dish from the oven, serve and enjoy.
Notes
Don't miss other helpful tips, recipe variations and storage information found in the full article above.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 542Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 1266mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 22g
Nutritional information provided is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products used and any changes made to the recipe. If these calculations are important to you, I recommend calculating them for yourself.