Looking for the ultimate breakfast casserole? This hearty Amish breakfast casserole has it all – crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, hash browns, and THREE kinds of cheese! It’s one of those recipes that’s been passed down through generations for good reason. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping breakfast for the week.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This breakfast casserole has become a weekend favorite at our house – and once you try it, you’ll see why! The combination of crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and melty cheese creates pure breakfast comfort food. Best of all, it’s incredibly simple to throw together.
What You’ll Need
- 1 pound bacon, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 9 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups small curd cottage cheese
- 1¼ cups shredded Swiss cheese
How to Make It
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and greasing a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon and onion together until the bacon is nice and crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain off the excess grease.
- In a large bowl, combine your cooked bacon and onion mixture with the beaten eggs, hash browns, and all three cheeses. The cottage cheese might seem unusual, but trust me – it adds amazing texture and richness!
- Pour everything into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly on top. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Make-Ahead Tips
This casserole is perfect for meal prep! You can assemble it the night before, cover and refrigerate overnight, then bake in the morning. Just add an extra 5-10 minutes to the baking time if cooking straight from the fridge.
Recipe Notes
- Make sure to thaw your hash browns completely first for even cooking
- Feel free to swap the bacon for breakfast sausage if you prefer
- For extra flavor, try adding diced bell peppers or mushrooms with the onions
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days
Try this cozy breakfast casserole for your next weekend brunch or holiday breakfast – I guarantee it’ll become a family favorite! Let me know in the comments if you give it a try.
