Amish Breakfast Casserole Hash (Print-Friendly)

A savory blend of sausage, eggs, cheese, and crispy hash browns baked to golden perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
04 - 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed

→ Dairy

05 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
07 - 1.5 cups whole milk
08 - 8 large eggs

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 0.25 teaspoon paprika
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Add chopped onion and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well blended.
05 - Add thawed hash browns, cooked sausage mixture, cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese to the egg mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour entire mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
07 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Allow casserole to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You can prep it the night before and bake it fresh in the morning, which is basically a life hack for busy families.
  • It feeds eight people without requiring any last-minute scrambling or standing over the stove.
  • The two-cheese combo creates this rich, slightly savory depth that feels indulgent without being fussy.
02 -
  • Squeezing the moisture out of your thawed hash browns is non-negotiable; skip this and you'll end up with a watery casserole no matter how long you bake it.
  • Don't skip the resting time after baking—it transforms the texture from slightly custard-like to perfectly set and sliceable.
03 -
  • If your casserole isn't browning on top by minute 40, tent it loosely with foil and give it the full 45 minutes—ovens vary, and you want that golden top and a just-set center.
  • Save yourself from a greasy outcome by properly draining the cooked sausage; tilt the skillet and press it with a spoon against the edge to release excess fat before adding vegetables.
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