Welcome to Bites of Bliss! My name is Alicia, I'm a twenty something PSU alum with a passion for public relations and all things food and beverage! I've worked in various restaurants and if there's one thing I know, it's that food makes people happy and I love to bring joy to others. This blog is a way for me to share and document these recipes with everyone. Enjoy!

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Amish Breakfast Casserole

Lancaster, PA - also known as 'Pennsylvania Dutch Country' is known for it's covered bridges, shoofly pie and horse and buggys. Growing up in Amish country, I spent my days sucking honeysuckle, attending 'barn parties' and saying prayer at the beginning of every school day. Friends and neighbors were treated like family. If a someone was in need, had a new baby, or a recent death, friends and neighbors would cook a homemade dish and bring it over. With that being said I can tell you first-hand that the Amish and Mennonites are some of the best cooks I've ever met. So, when I saw this Amish breakfast recipe on Pinterest I had to check it out.

Although this is a Dutch County classic, I think it would be enjoyed by just about anyone from any decent. Perfect for holidays or lazy Sunday mornings, this dish can be made ahead and warmed up again and again. Filled with 3 types of cheeses, bacon and eggs, this is a breakfast dish your loved ones won't forget! Check out the recipe below! 

Amish Breakfast Casserole 
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound sliced bacon, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 24 ounces frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking dish by lightly coating with cooking spray.
  2. Dice the bacon into bite-size pieces prior to cooking. In a large skillet, combine the onion and bacon and cook until bacon is crisp. Drain. Return the skillet to the stove and add the minced garlic. Stir for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Remove from stove.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients. Stir in the bacon mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minute before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 slice Calories: 273 Fat: 18 g Saturated fat: 10 g Sodium: 477 mg Fiber: 1 g Protein: 18 g Cholesterol: 153 mg


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