Start your day off the right way with this hearty and delicious Amish Breakfast Bake! This casserole is loaded with all of your breakfast favorites, including fluffy eggs, crispy potatoes, succulent bacon, and a trio of melty cheeses that will make your tastebuds sing. With cheddar cheese for richness, Swiss cheese for nuttiness, and a touch of cottage cheese for creaminess, this breakfast bake is the ultimate in cheesy, comforting goodness. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just looking for a hearty breakfast to enjoy all week long, this Amish Breakfast Bake is sure to satisfy!
Ingredients
- 1 pound sliced bacon, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 9 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 cups frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes, thawed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese
- 1 1/4 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
- fresh chives, chopped, optional, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4 –Add the bacon and the onion to the hot skillet and cook, stirring, until the bacon is browned, about 10 minutes.
Step 5 –Transfer the bacon and the onion to a large bowl.
Step 6 –Stir in the eggs, the potatoes, the cheddar cheese, the cottage cheese, and the Swiss cheese.
Step 7 –Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 8 –Bake until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted, about 45-50 minutes.
Step 9 –Transfer the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Step 10 –Serve garnished with the chives.