Amish Breakfast Casserole

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or chicken, crumbled)

  • 6 large eggs

  • 2 cups shredded hash browns (frozen or fresh)

  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • ½ cup milk

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Optional: ½ cup chopped bell peppers or spinach for added veggies

👩‍🍳 How to Make

  • 🔹 Step 1: Preheat & Prep

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

    🔹 Step 2: Cook the Sausage

    In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Add chopped onion (and optional veggies) and sauté until soft. Drain excess fat if needed.

    🔹 Step 3: Mix It All Together

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and mix in milk, hash browns, cheddar, mozzarella, and the cooked sausage mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

    🔹 Step 4: Bake It

    Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set (a knife should come out clean).

    🔹 Step 5: Let it Rest

    Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. This helps everything set up nicely.


Test Kitchen tips
  • Create a pretty burst of color and fresh flavor by adding a pinch of minced herbs to the egg mixture. Thyme and parsley are perfect candidates; try 1 teaspoon fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried.
  • Cottage cheese is surprisingly versatile and almost disappears into this dish when baked.
  • Assemble a day in advance, and bake just before serving.

    • 🥄 Serving Suggestions:

    • Serve with fresh fruit, toast, or a side of hot sauce for a spicy kick.

    • Perfect for meal prep — just reheat and eat!

    ❤️ Personal Touch:

    This Amish Breakfast Casserole reminds me of cozy weekend mornings with family gathered around the kitchen table. It’s the kind of dish you bring out when you want to feed hearts, not just stomachs.

    💡 Tips & Variations:

    • Add cooked bacon or diced ham instead of sausage.

    • Use pepper jack or Swiss cheese for a twist.

    • Make it vegetarian by skipping the sausage and adding mushrooms, spinach, and more cheese!

    Nutrition Facts
    1 piece: 273 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

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