Description
Hearty and Cheesy Amish Breakfast Casserole: A Comforting Classic for Mornings
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb bulk pork sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (thawed)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1½ cups small curd cottage cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, brown sausage and onions over medium heat until cooked through. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, then stir in hash browns, cheddar, Swiss, and cottage cheese until combined.
- Add sausage and onions to the egg mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake uncovered 40–45 minutes, or until golden and set in the center.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Sausage: Use pork, turkey, or plant-based sausage for flexibility.
- Cheese: A mix of cheddar and Swiss creates creamy depth; swap with Pepper Jack for spice.
- Cottage Cheese: Adds rich texture and moisture without heaviness.
- Hash Browns: Shredded or diced both work—just thaw and drain well.
- Gluten-Free Option: Naturally gluten-free; just confirm your ingredients are additive-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Hearty Amish Breakfast Casserole