Cheesy Amish Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Amish Breakfast Casserole is a classic comfort dish made with wholesome ingredients like eggs, cheese, and crispy bacon. Perfect for a family breakfast or brunch, this easy casserole delivers rich flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Amish
- Diet: Diabetic
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble. In the same skillet, sauté diced onions until tender.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, then stir in cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, cottage cheese, and thawed hash browns.
- Mix in the cooked onions and crumbled bacon.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the casserole is set and golden on top.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute bacon with sausage or ham for variety.
- For a lighter version, use turkey bacon and reduced-fat cheese.
- This casserole can be prepped the night before and baked fresh in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg