Amish Breakfast Casserole
This homestyle Amish Breakfast Casserole is easy, hearty, and so delicious. Prep and bake right away or transfer to the fridge overnight and pop it in the oven the next morning for an effortless breakfast or brunch!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound bacon , diced
- 1 medium sweet onion , diced
- 2 links cooked Italian chicken sausage , diced small (the size of peas)
- 6 large eggs , lightly beaten
- 1 & 1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
- 4 cups shredded hash brown potatoes (I use "Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns" in the refrigerator section for ease)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 & 1/4 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- finely diced scallions , for garnish
Instructions
- Coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high; add bacon and cook until crispy. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate.
- Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet. Stir in the onion and chicken sausage; sauté until onion is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Removed from heat.
- Transfer sausage/onion mixture, along with the cooked bacon to a large bowl. Add in the eggs, cottage cheese, shredded potatoes, cheese, salt, and pepper; stir to combine thoroughly.
- Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. (At this point you can bake right away OR cover tightly with foil and place in the refrigerator overnight.)
- In the morning, preheat oven to 350º F.
- Remove cover and bake for 45 to 60 minutes until eggs are set and casserole is golden around the edges. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before cutting. Serve with a sprinkle of diced scallions and enjoy!?
Notes
Want to cook and serve it right away? No problem! No need to refrigerate overnight. Just preheat the oven while the bacon is cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 658kcal · Carbohydrates: 26g · Protein: 33g · Fat: 47g · Saturated Fat: 19g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g · Monounsaturated Fat: 16g · Trans Fat: 0.1g · Cholesterol: 243mg · Sodium: 955mg · Potassium: 591mg · Fiber: 2g · Sugar: 4g · Vitamin A: 716IU · Vitamin C: 11mg · Calcium: 385mg · Iron: 2mg