Savory Bacon and Swiss Amish Breakfast Casserole
A hearty and comforting traditional Amish breakfast bake. This savory casserole combines crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and shredded hash browns with a unique three-cheese blend of sharp Cheddar, Swiss, and creamy cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 pound sliced bacon, diced
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
9 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups small curd cottage cheese
1 ¼ cups shredded Swiss cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to three hundred fifty Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Cook and stir bacon and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat until bacon is browned (about 10 minutes). Drain fat.
3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs then stir in thawed potatoes and all three cheeses.
4. Fold the bacon and onion mixture into the egg and cheese base.
5. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
6. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
7. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Ensure hash browns are fully thawed and patted dry for the best texture.
Do not skip the 10-minute rest period; it allows the casserole to set for clean slicing.
Can be assembled 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 314
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 185mg