Overnight Amish Breakfast Casserole (Printable)

A hearty casserole with sausage, potatoes, eggs, and cheese, ideal for easy overnight preparation.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.5 pounds breakfast sausage, casings removed

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed

→ Dairy

06 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 2 cups whole milk

→ Eggs

09 - 12 large eggs

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

→ Garnish

14 - 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley or chives, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7 to 9 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, sauté the onion and bell peppers until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
03 - Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the thawed hash browns evenly in the bottom.
04 - Top hash browns with cooked sausage, then the sautéed vegetables.
05 - Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the top.
06 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
07 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
08 - Cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours.
09 - In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove casserole from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
10 - Bake, uncovered, for 50 to 60 minutes, or until eggs are set in the center and the top is lightly golden.
11 - Cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You do all the real work the night before, which means morning peace instead of kitchen chaos.
  • It stretches one pound of sausage into something that satisfies a crowd, making your grocery budget smile.
  • There's something magical about how eggs and cheese create this savory custard that binds everything together perfectly.
02 -
  • Thawed hash browns are non negotiable, or you'll end up with a puddle of liquid instead of that firm, comfortable texture everyone expects.
  • Room temperature eggs whisk more smoothly into the milk, so take them out of the fridge while you're prepping everything else.
03 -
  • Cooking your sausage and vegetables the day before saves morning stress and actually improves flavor as everything sits together overnight.
  • If your oven runs hot, tent it loosely with foil for the first 40 minutes to prevent the top from browning too quickly before the center sets.
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