Cheesy Amish Breakfast Casserole Recipe
A hearty Cheesy Amish Breakfast Casserole featuring layers of crispy bacon, sautéed onions, tender eggs, hash brown potatoes, and a blend of cheddar, cottage, and Swiss cheeses. This savory baked dish is perfect for feeding a crowd at brunch or a comforting breakfast any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound sliced bacon, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
Egg Mixture
- 9 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups small curd cottage cheese
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Cook Bacon and Onion: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the diced bacon and chopped onion together, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is evenly browned and the onions are softened, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer the cooked bacon and onions to a large mixing bowl. Add the lightly beaten eggs, thawed hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese, small curd cottage cheese, and shredded Swiss cheese. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the cheese has melted and started to lightly brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes to set further before cutting into portions and serving.
Notes
- Thaw the hash browns before mixing to ensure even cooking and prevent excess moisture.
- Drain the cooked bacon and onion well to avoid a greasy casserole.
- Feel free to substitute other cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a different flavor.
- The casserole can be prepared the night before; assemble and refrigerate, then bake the next morning, adding extra baking time if needed.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Keywords: breakfast casserole, Amish breakfast, cheesy casserole, bacon breakfast, hash brown casserole, baked breakfast dish
