Description
Hearty cheesy Amish breakfast casserole brings rustic comfort to morning tables across rural kitchens. Simple ingredients and classic techniques create a satisfying morning meal you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups (960 ml) frozen hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups (240 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups (240 g) shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Crack eggs into a spacious mixing bowl and vigorously whisk until smoothly blended.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar, Swiss, and cottage cheeses along with frozen hash browns, then season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Gently fold crispy bacon fragments and finely chopped onions into the creamy mixture, ensuring uniform integration.
- Transfer the entire preparation into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to create an even surface and smooth out any lumps.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until the top transforms into a golden-brown crust and the center becomes firm and set.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes, which helps stabilize the texture and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Enhance protein by adding diced ham or sausage for extra flavor and variety.
- Swap bacon for turkey bacon or vegetarian bacon bits to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Make ahead by preparing the casserole the night before and refrigerating, then bake in the morning for a stress-free breakfast.
- Reduce fat content by using low-fat cheese and egg whites, creating a lighter version of the classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 602
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1123 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 217 mg