This Amish Breakfast Casserole is my house's most requested breakfast recipe. Easy to put together Christmas Eve for Santa's breakfast.
Cheesy Amish Breakfast Casserole
If you ask my kids they will always tell you it's been too long since I made Amish Breakfast Casserole. They love it and say things like, "Mmm... Mmmm.... yumm...", the whole time they are eating it.
When one son was a Senior on the Wrestling team, I was "voluntold" as team mom. Which meant bringing food to the team for after they had weighed in.
Frankly, I got sick of making Amish Breakfast Casserole because they wanted it every, single tournament.
Several years later, one of the young men on the wrestling team messaged me and asked for the recipe for Amish Breakfast Casserole. I'd say that's a pretty good indicator of a good recipe.
Best Breakfast Casserole
I like that this recipe does not have bread. Most breakfast casseroles are stuffed bread of some sort, but I like that this recipe uses shredded frozen hash browns, instead.
Ingredients
- Bacon--don't go cheap here if you can afford good bacon
- Onion--yellow or white, diced.
- Green Onion--Gives a nice fresh taste and a pop of color
- Eggs--I have chickens and love a recipe that calls for this many eggs
- Frozen Shredded Hash Browns--You can use potatoes and shred your own, but this is a lot less work with great results
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese--I like the punch of flavor the sharp brings, but use mild or medium if you prefer
- Swiss Cheese--Yummy! We just don't use Swiss cheese often enough
- Cottage Cheese--Brings moisture, texture, and more protein to the casserole
- Pepper--To taste
Top Tips
- Refrigerate the assembled casserole and bake the next morning. Allow enough time for the baking dish to warm up to room temperature. About 30 minutes while your oven preheats.
- Dicing slightly frozen bacon is easier than fully thawed. Stack the bacon and dice 4-5 bacon strips at a time.
- Try to keep all your bacon similar in size to help it cook evenly.
- Make sure to allow time for your hash browns to thaw a bit before stirring them into the egg mixture. Otherwise, they will freeze into a lump.
- If you don't have a 10x15 baking dish, use a 9x13. However, it will need to bake longer since it is thicker.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray. This will make your serving and clean-up go more smoothly.
- Dice bacon, onions, and green onions.
- Cook the diced bacon in a skillet until tender-crisp. I love my iron skillet for this step, but you can use what you have.
- Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, and set aside to drain.
- Next, remove most of the bacon fat from the skillet. Then, toss in the white/yellow onion. Cook on medium until the onion is slightly browned and soft.
- In the meantime, whisk the eggs in a really large mixing bowl. Add the cooked bacon and onion. Stir well, making sure all the goodies are well distributed.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Add salt and pepper if you wish. Go light on the salt, though, as the cheese and bacon bring saltiness to the dish.
- Pour the egg mixture into a 10x15 baking dish. Pat it down lightly to ensure even cooking.
- Bake until the top of the casserole is light golden brown and the eggs are set up.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with additional sliced green onions, if desired.
Substitutions
I prefer to try a recipe as written the first time, but if you have to make substitutions to prevent an extra trip to the store then, I get it.
Cheeses--Mix up the cheeses selected if desired. Pepper Jack, anyone? I like using any cheese I have on hand.
Bacon--Substitute turkey bacon, ham, sausage, or precooked bacon, if it fits your life and preferences. Or be crazy--Add bacon AND sausage!
Eggs--I assume egg substitutes would work here just fine if that's what you eat. Though I have chickens on the farm, so I'm always excited to find recipes like this one to use up eggs.
Variations
Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole -- Add more veggies such as green bell peppers, and leave out the bacon for a vegetarian breakfast.
Meat Lovers Breakfast Casserole -- Cook sausage along with the bacon and add ham cubes.
Spicy Breakfast Casserole -- Add some jalapenos in with your onions and add a little kick to the casserole.
Related Recipes
If you want a quick and easy breakfast recipe to eat on the way or at your desk try: Black Forest Overnight Oats, Overnight Oats with Frozen Fruit, or Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats.
Storing
After baking, store the leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. You can freeze the casserole in a foil pan for up to 6 months. Thaw it out before reheating it in the oven.
FAQ
Yes! Put it all together in your prepared baking dish, cover it with plastic wrap or foil, and place it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Bake as directed.
This is a full-service breakfast and it's filling, but I like to round out its richness of it with a sliced tomato in the summer or a simple fresh fruit salad. I love a slice of toasted Fresh Milled Wheat Bread with it.
"Healthy" is a relative term and depends on what fits your body and lifestyle. This casserole is packed full of protein and flavor.
Eating it will keep you feeling full all morning and ready for a full day.
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Food Safety
- Wash hands before cooking
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
Amish Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spray 10x15 baking pan with baking spray.
- Dice the bacon and onion.
- Slice the green onion. Set aside
- Cook the diced bacon in a skillet until crisp-tender. Remove to a paper towel to drain.
- Remove the majority of the bacon grease from the pan.
- Toss in diced yellow onion and cook until lightly browned and tender.
- In a very large mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add all other ingredients and mix well.
- Spread into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until light golden brown and the eggs are fully set up.
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Melanie says
I made this and it was delicious! I love seeing your yummy recipes!
Chuckie says
Yay!!! So glad you enjoy the recipes! We appreciate your support! ❤️
Mary Ann says
Can this recipe be made the night before like so many breakfast casseroles? This sounds delicious! Thank you.
Wyckoff Tricia says
Great recipe! Different from other breakfast casserole with the addition of the cottage cheese. Loaded full of protein! I use the already prepared bacon bits in a bag to save time in a pinch.
Chuckie says
Tricia, Great shortcut. Thank you for sharing!
Chuckie says
Mary Ann,
It sure can! I make mine Christmas Eve and put in the fridge for Christmas morning. You may need a little more baking time.
Mary Ann says
Thanks!!
Wyckoff Tricia says
Great recipe! Different from other breakfast casserole with the addition of the cottage cheese. Loaded full of protein! I use the already prepared bacon bits in a bag to save time in a pinch.
Andra says
We tried this in place of our usual Christmas breakfast casserole recipe, which is bread based, and enjoyed this one even better! We made it with sausage and added some green pepper that we had on hand. It also reheats well! Two thumbs up!
Chuckie says
Thanks for trusting us for a recipe on such an important meal. I'm glad you and yours enjoyed it. 🙂
Terry T says
Bacon, eggs, and hash browns. The only thing that makes it better is potato sourdough bread with it.