Amish Breakfast Casserole!

Here’s a delicious and hearty Amish Breakfast Casserole recipe that’s perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. It’s loaded with eggs, sausage, potatoes, and cheese—making it a filling and comforting dish that everyone will love!

Amish Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)

• 4 cups frozen hash browns (or fresh shredded potatoes)

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 8 large eggs

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)

• 2 tbsp butter (for greasing)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

2. Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until it’s browned and fully cooked. If there’s excess grease, drain it off. Add the diced onion and bell pepper (if using) to the skillet with the sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.

3. Prepare the Casserole: Spread the frozen hash browns evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. If you’re using fresh potatoes, you can either par-cook them or spread them raw in the dish.

4. Layer the Sausage and Veggies: Evenly distribute the cooked sausage, onions, and bell peppers on top of the hash browns.

5. Make the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Pour this mixture evenly over the sausage and hash brown layers in the baking dish.

6. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

7. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. You can check doneness by inserting a toothpick or knife into the center—it should come out clean.

8. Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!

This Amish Breakfast Casserole is a fantastic dish that can easily be prepared the night before and baked in the morning. It’s perfect for holidays, gatherings, or just a filling breakfast to start your day. Enjoy! 😊