Description
A hearty and delicious Amish Breakfast Casserole featuring ground sausage, hash browns, eggs, and a blend of cheeses baked to golden perfection. Perfect for feeding a crowd and ideal for a comforting breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (ground)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
Egg and Dairy
- 9 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside to prepare for the casserole.
- Cook sausage and onion: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage and diced onion. Cook until the sausage is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, and the onions have softened.
- Drain grease and transfer: Carefully drain any excess grease from the skillet. Then, transfer the cooked sausage and onion mixture to a large mixing bowl.
- Combine ingredients: Add the lightly beaten eggs, thawed hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese, small curd cottage cheese, and shredded Swiss cheese to the bowl with the sausage and onions. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Prepare for baking: Pour the combined mixture evenly into the prepared greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the cheese is melted and bubbly on top.
- Cool before serving: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes. This resting time helps the casserole firm up for easier slicing.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice the casserole into portions and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with sliced chives for a fresh flavor boost. Enjoy your comforting Amish Breakfast Casserole!
Notes
- Thaw the frozen hash browns before mixing to prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
- Use small curd cottage cheese for a creamier texture; large curd may alter consistency.
- Draining excess grease is important to avoid a greasy casserole.
- You can prepare this casserole a day ahead and refrigerate before baking; increase bake time slightly if baking straight from the fridge.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute sausage with plant-based sausage alternatives and omit or replace cheeses accordingly.