🏡 Amish Breakfast Casserole with Bacon

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🧺 Ingredients Needed to Make Amish Breakfast Casserole with Bacon

This traditional Amish-style breakfast casserole uses simple ingredients that bake together into a rich and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (30 oz) bag frozen hash browns
8 large eggs
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup diced onion
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Optional additions include diced peppers, fresh herbs, or even a little Swiss cheese for extra richness.

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Instructions

👩‍🍳 How to Make Amish Breakfast Casserole with Bacon

This casserole is surprisingly easy to make, and once it’s assembled the oven does most of the work. Recipes like Zucchini Spinach & Cheese Egg Pockets also follow the same idea of simple ingredients baked into a satisfying breakfast.

STEP 1 – PREHEAT THE OVEN

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.

💡 Tip: Greasing the dish well prevents the eggs and melted cheese from sticking to the sides.

STEP 2 – COOK THE BACON

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble once cooled.

💡 Tip: Crispy bacon adds the best texture inside casseroles and prevents it from becoming chewy during baking.

STEP 3 – ADD THE HASH BROWN BASE

Spread the frozen hash browns evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.

💡 Tip: Let hash browns thaw slightly first so they cook evenly throughout the casserole.

STEP 4 – ADD BACON AND ONION

Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and diced onion evenly over the hash browns.

💡 Tip: Distributing the bacon evenly ensures every slice gets that smoky flavor.

STEP 5 – MIX THE EGG BASE

In a large bowl whisk together:

eggs
cottage cheese
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
salt and black pepper

💡 Tip: Cottage cheese melts during baking and creates the creamy texture traditional Amish casseroles are known for.

STEP 6 – ASSEMBLE THE CASSEROLE

Pour the egg mixture slowly over the potato layer so it spreads evenly throughout the dish.

💡 Tip: Pour gradually so the eggs settle between the potatoes rather than pooling on top.

STEP 7 – ADD THE CHEESE TOPPING

Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese evenly across the top.

💡 Tip: Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-packaged shredded cheese.

STEP 8 – BAKE

Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

💡 Tip: The casserole is done when a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

STEP 9 – LET IT REST

Allow the casserole to rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.

💡 Tip: This resting time helps the casserole hold together when serving.