Amish Breakfast Casserole

4.75 from 4 votes

This Amish breakfast casserole layers crispy bacon, hash browns, and three cheeses — cheddar, Swiss, and creamy cottage cheese — into a hearty make-ahead breakfast bake.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: amish breakfast casserole

Servings:

Calories: 392kcal

Author: Kasey Schwartz

Ingredients

1 lb sliced bacon diced
1 medium onion diced
6 large eggs beaten
4 cups frozen shredded hash browns thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups cottage cheese
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
In a large saute pan, add the bacon and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add the onion and continue to cook until the bacon is crispy and onions are browned. Drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients. Add the bacon and onions and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Thaw the hash browns first. Frozen hash browns can release extra moisture as they bake, making the casserole watery.
Drain the bacon well. Removing excess grease keeps the casserole rich without becoming oily.
Use room-temperature eggs. They mix more evenly with the other ingredients and help the casserole bake more uniformly.
Don't skip the resting time. Letting the casserole sit for about 10 minutes after baking makes it easier to slice and serve.

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