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Jan 19, 2020

Amish Breakfast Casserole

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Amish Breakfast Casserole – bacon, hashbrowns, 2 cheeses, and eggs! An easy, hearty weekend breakfast or meal prep it to have all week long.

Amish Breakfast Casserole - bacon, hashbrowns, 2 cheeses, and eggs! An easy, hearty weekend breakfast or meal prep it to have all week long.

This post originally published on August 17, 2014 – updated on January 19, 2020. 

I have been making this Amish Breakfast Casserole for years and had the ugliest photos of it on the blog. You really couldn’t tell what a fantastic meal for any time of day it is from my garbage photos. 

I made it twice this past weekend. Once to update the photos and then again when my kid that was at a sleepover came home and was upset that I made it while he was gone. We had no leftovers either time. 

And if you just love breakfast casseroles as much as I do, my Loaded Grits Casserole is another one we love.

Amish Breakfast Casserole - bacon, hashbrowns, 2 cheeses, and eggs! An easy, hearty weekend breakfast or meal prep it to have all week long.

How To Make Amish Breakast Casserole

  • Let frozen shredded hashbrowns defrost in refrigerator overnight
  • When ready to cook, saute bacon and onion until bacon is crispy and onion is soft; add garlic
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine defrosted shredded hashbrows, bacon mixture, cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, and eggs; stir until well mixed
  • Transfer mixture to a 9×13-inch pan
  • Bake about 35 minutes, until the center is set
  • Let stand about 5 minutes before serving

Can You Make Amish Breakfast Casserole Ahead?

Yes! You can definitely prep this the night before if you have a busy morning. Follow all instructions up to actually putting it in the oven the night before. 

The next morning, follow baking instructions. You may need to add a few extra minutes to account for it being chilled. 

Amish Breakfast Casserole - bacon, hashbrowns, 2 cheeses, and eggs! An easy, hearty weekend breakfast or meal prep it to have all week long.

Can You Freeze Amish Breakfast Casserole?

Yes! You can freeze this breakfast casserole either unbaked or baked!

To freeze it unbaked, assemble it completely and transfer to a freezer-safe and oven-safe container (like a disposable aluminum foil pan). Cover it tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost it in the refrigerator overnight before baking. 

To freeze the baked version, I would divide it into individual portions and freeze in separate containers. That way you can just pull out a single serving if that’s all you need. The baked casserole should be good in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Amish Breakfast Casserole - bacon, hashbrowns, 2 cheeses, and eggs! An easy, hearty weekend breakfast or meal prep it to have all week long.

More Breakfast Recipes

  • Honey Ham Biscuits
  • Crockpot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
  • Bacon Eggs, and Cheese Bagel Breakfast Casserole
  • Breakfast Stuffed Acorn Squash
  • Baked French Toast with Pralines

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Yield: 12 servings

Amish Breakfast Casserole

Amish Breakfast Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sliced bacon, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 24 ounces frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 12 ounces 1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups Swiss cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, combine the onion and bacon and cook until bacon is crisp and onions are translucent. Drain off fat; add garlic and stir for about a minute or until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Add the bacon and stir until combined. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minute before serving.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 524Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 1267mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 28g

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Comments

  1. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    Aug 17, 2014 at 8:26 am

    Even with a girl, a box of cereal goes so fast. She eats two bowls (small baby sized ones) for breakfast and before I know it, the box is gone. And it’s so expensive it’s kind of ridiculous. This casserole looks amazing. I’m kind of in love with all things Amish. :)

    Reply
  2. Kate @ Diethood says

    Aug 17, 2014 at 8:58 am

    Oh, I completely understand!! The things you can get done in 2 or 3 hours without the kids… Lawwwwd, I’m telling you, we can solve world-problems!

    P.S. Can I come over for breakfast?!? The Amish have the BEST food!

    Reply
  3. Paula says

    Aug 17, 2014 at 9:25 am

    This looks amazing and I haven’t seen a breakfast casserole with cottage cheese in it before. I could eat my weight in that stuff. I so miss my boys being home, but seriously I get 3 times more stuff done than when they’re here. Is this one of the bowls you found thrifting? I really need some more props.

    Reply
    • amanda says

      Aug 17, 2014 at 9:40 am

      Yep! I think I paid $2.99 for it and I love it!

      Reply
  4. Crystal | Apples & Sparkle says

    Aug 17, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    This is a really good idea, to make a breakfast casserole for busy school mornings! Awesome recipe, sure to please the kiddos! : )

    Reply
  5. Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says

    Aug 17, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    I love this idea for breakfast, especially on the second or third day when all you have to do is reheat it. Looks so so good!
    I am about to send my oldest to school for the first time…I am a hot mess about it! I will need this casserole to help drown my sorrows ;(

    Reply
  6. shelly (cookies and cups) says

    Aug 18, 2014 at 8:47 am

    Oh, this is my kind of breakfast! Who cares if it’s actually Amish..I’m in love!

    Reply
  7. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says

    Aug 18, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    does this taste like cottage cheese? or does it mellow out? I really want to make this but I kinda hate cottage cheese…

    Reply
    • amanda says

      Aug 18, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      Nope, I couldn’t taste it at all. I wonder if sour cream would work instead?

      Reply
  8. Amanda says

    Jan 21, 2020 at 6:45 pm

    I’ll be making this tasty meal tomorrow morning!

    Reply
  9. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    Jan 22, 2020 at 1:50 am

    What a great way to start the day!

    Reply
  10. Cathy says

    Jan 22, 2020 at 11:19 am

    I love how cheesy this is! My whole family devoured it!

    Reply
  11. Jacque Hastert says

    Jan 22, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    I love breakfast casseroles! I can’t wait to give this a try next weekend when we have family in town.

    Reply
  12. Sara Welch says

    Jan 22, 2020 at 3:22 pm

    Such a delicious way to start my day! Looking forward to breakfast tomorrow; this looks too good to pass up!

    Reply

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