Amish Breakfast Casserole

Craving a delicious breakfast but don't have a lot of time? This Amish breakfast casserole is the perfect solution! This can be prepared the night before to pop into the oven in the morning, or can be whipped up easily to pop into the oven while you get ready for your day.

This casserole, like many breakfast bakes, has the classic egg, bacon, hashbrowns, and cheese. It is the true "meat and potatoes" breakfast for a hard-working individual who needs something to keep them satisfied for several hours until lunch. You can't go wrong with this recipe.

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What Goes with Amish Breakfast Casserole?

This casserole is the perfect complete meal. You get the eggs, with bacon and hashbrowns. It all comes together in a cheese mixture. If you want something easy to serve with the Amish breakfast casserole, you can serve it with fresh fruit. Berries or bananas will pair perfectly. You can also serve pancakes or french toast as a side to this casserole if you are trying to stretch it just a bit further.

It is a great choice to serve friends and family at holiday brunches, and in that case, you may want to expand on your sides a bit. This savory casserole does go well with a brioche French toast casserole, some yogurt, a cinnamon roll casserole, muffins, or even just an additional side of bacon, sausage, or ham.

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Ingredients

6 slices bacon
1 medium onion
4 cups frozen hash browns (624g)
8 eggs
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (180g)
1 cup cream cheese (225g)
Salt and black pepper to taste

Don't want to use frozen hashbrowns? Make your own hashbrowns and remember to dry them well so they don't get too soggy when cooking.

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How to Make An Amish Breakfast Casserole

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Thaw the hashbrowns, pat them dry with paper towels, and then set them aside. Now, preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C and spray a baking dish with non-stick spray. A 10" oval or 9"x13" baking dish works great for this recipe.

In a large skillet, cook the bacon and onion for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring it regularly to prevent burning. The bacon should be rendered and getting crisp and the onions should be tender and translucent.

Add hashbrowns, cream cheese, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Mix this together until all combined.

Then, pour the hashbrown mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with additional salt and pepper o seasonings if desired. Then pour them over the top of the hashbrown mixture.

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Top this with the shredded cheddar cheese, then bake, uncovered, for 1 hour or until the eggs are set in the center.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Different Proteins in My Breakfast Casserole?

I love using bacon in this casserole, but you can easily use something else. Sausage would be a great substitution. You could also use Canadian bacon or even crumbled-up breakfast turkey sausage. Breakfast ham is another option.

If you don't have those on hand, you can use any protein in this with great results. Ground beef, steak, ham steaks, or shredded chicken can all be used in this with great results. Just season to your preferences before adding to the casserole. This is a great way to use the leftover meats that you have in the refrigerator from other meals. If you want to make this vegetarian, you can leave out the meat altogether. Just add in some extra vegetables like mushrooms, onions, or peppers.

What Cheeses Are Best For Breakfast Casseroles?

I like to use cheddar cheese in this casserole, but you can really use any cheese you like. Swiss, American, Colby Jack, or even Pepper Jack would all be great choices. If you want to mix it up, you could use a combination of cheeses. I bet a sharp cheddar and Gruyere would be amazing together.

Can You Freeze the Breakfast Casserole After Cooking?

Yes, this Amish breakfast casserole can be frozen after it has been cooked. I love making a breakfast casserole and then cutting it into pieces before placing it in the freezer. It lets me have an easy grab-and-go breakfast anytime. Once the casserole is baked and cooled, I like to enjoy a piece or two right away. Then cut the remaining casserole into slices. Wrap each slice well in plastic and place them in a freezer bag or airtight container. This protects them from getting freezer burn and also keeps them together in the freezer.

The casserole can also be frozen as a whole. Wrap the casserole pan in plastic and then wrap it again in foil. This creates an additional layer of protection. Just make sure to date and label the casserole with cooking or reheating instructions before freezing. This is good for up to 3 months in the freezer.

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More Breakfast Casserole Recipes

If you want more variety in your breakfast menu, casseroles are a perfect solution. Below are some other tasty ideas for breakfast that range from savory to sweet with a bit of everything in between. Make sure you bookmark these, print out the recipes, or pin them to Pinterest to make soon!

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Amish Breakfast Casserole

This classic Amish breakfast casserole is loaded with bacon, eggs, and hashbrowns for a delicious and satisfying breakfast the whole family will love!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

6 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups frozen hash browns (624g)
8 eggs
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (180g)
1 cup cream cheese (225g)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C and spray a 10" baking dish with non-stick spray then set it aside.
In a large non-stick skillet, cook the chopped bacon pieces and chopped onion for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring regularly. You want to render the bacon and get it crispy, but not burned.
Now, mix together the hashbrowns, cream cheese, salt, and black pepper.
Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until they are combined and no streaks remain. Then, pour this over the top of the hashbrown mixture.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the top and bake, uncovered for 1 hour.