Name: Amish Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 pound breakfast sausage (ground); 1 medium yellow onion (diced); 9 large eggs (lightly beaten); 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns (thawed); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

By: Jill Mills Updated: Nov 7, 2025

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Made with eggs, sausage, hash browns, and lots of cheese, Amish Breakfast Casserole is an easy, filling, and super cheesy way to start the day. With just 15 minutes of prep, it’s great for holiday mornings and weekdays alike.

Serving a slice of Amish breakfast casserole

I love a good breakfast casserole, especially on holiday and weekend mornings. This Amish breakfast casserole is in rotation with other family favorites, like tater tot breakfast casserole, Christmas breakfast casserole, and croissant breakfast casserole. It’s one of my favorites because the prep takes less than 15 minutes, and there’s a little bit of everything in it. It’s a highly requested favorite among the family!

Why We Love This Amish Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Super cheesy. There are two types of shredded cheese, plus cottage cheese, in this casserole. That’s over 4 ½ cups of cheese total! The cottage cheese makes the casserole extra creamy while the Swiss and cheddar cheese ensure melty cheesy goodness in every bite.
Hearty & filling. Amish breakfast casserole is loaded a little bit of everything – eggs, hash browns, sausage, and cheese. It’s satisfying and filling for even the hungriest of bellies in the morning.
Easy to customize. Consider this recipe to be a general guideline. Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite breakfast meat, switch up the cheese, and even add some extra veggies.
Great for meal prep. This casserole can be assembled the night before and popped in the oven in the morning for an effortless breakfast. The leftovers also refrigerate and freeze very well. I like to make this casserole one morning and enjoy the leftovers for the next few days .

Overhead view of ingredients needed to make Amish breakfast casserole.

Recipe Ingredients

This easy breakfast recipe is made with just 7 ingredients. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the exact measurements.

Breakfast sausage – Any ground breakfast sausage works great. Feel free to use a regular seasoned breakfast sausage, maple breakfast sausage, or any other.
Onion – Yellow onion adds flavor to the sausage.
Eggs – Large eggs, lightly beaten before added to the dish.
Shredded hash browns – Thaw the frozen shredded hash browns ahead of time, using paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
Cheese – I used a combination of cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese. I like the variety in flavor and they both melt very well. Freshly shredded cheese is best.
Cottage cheese – Small curd cottage cheese adds flavor, creaminess, and protein to the casserole.

How to Make Amish Breakfast Casserole

This casserole is so easy to make that it can be whipped up on even busy weekday mornings. The printable instructions can be found in the recipe card below.

Eggs, shredded cheese, and cottage cheese in a bowl

Prep. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease the baking dish.
Cook the sausage. Cook the sausage and onion over medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes, until the sausage is browned and fully cooked and the onions are softened. Drain any grease then transfer to a mixing bowl.
Combine the ingredients. Add the other ingredients to the bowl with the sausage. Stir until well combined. Transfer to the baking dish in an even layer.
Bake. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the eggs are set and the cheese is bubbly.
Enjoy! Let cool for 5-10 minutes then slice and enjoy. Top with sliced chives if desired.

Make It Ahead

Have a busy morning ahead? Amish breakfast casserole is perfect for preparing the night before. Just assemble the casserole as described, cover, and refrigerate.

Pop it in the oven the next morning, adding 5-10 minutes to the baking time if it’s cold from the fridge.

Overhead view of a baking dish of Amish breakfast casserole

Recipe Tips & Variations

Below are a few easy ways to customize this Amish breakfast casserole recipe.

Add some veggies. You can add diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition. Just cook them with the sausage or after the sausage, depending on the veggie. Some can just be stirred into the egg mixture.
Try a different meat. Feel free to swap the breakfast sausage for a pound of cooked, crumbled bacon or diced ham. Or add a few different breakfast meats!
Swap the cheese. Feel free to use other cheeses like Monterey Jack, Colby, or pepper jack for a different flavor. I typically use whatever is in the fridge. I do recommend using at least 2 different types of cheese to give the casserole a variety in flavor.
Make sure it’s done baking. To check if the casserole is finished baking, insert a butter knife in the center. It should come out with some melted cheese but no raw egg.

A serving of Amish breakfast casserole on a white plate

How to Store & Reheat Leftovers

Fridge. Store leftover Amish breakfast casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer. This casserole freezes well. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or warm the entire casserole in a 350°F (175°C) oven until heated through.

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Amish Breakfast Casserole

Servings: 8 people

Prep: 15

Cook: 50

Total: 1 5

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Ingredients

▢ 1 pound breakfast sausage ground
▢ 1 medium yellow onion diced
▢ 9 large eggs lightly beaten
▢ 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns thawed
▢ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
▢ 1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese
▢ 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage and diced onion. Cook until the sausage is browned and cooked through, and the onions are softened, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then transfer the sausage and onion mixture to a large mixing bowl.
Add the beaten eggs, thawed hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, and shredded Swiss cheese to the bowl. Stir everything together until well combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm, garnished with sliced chives if desired. Enjoy!

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Store leftover Amish breakfast casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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