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A hand lifts a slice of Air Fryer Amish Breakfast Casserole from a white baking dish on a wooden board, garnished with chopped herbs.

Air Fryer Amish Breakfast Casserole

I love making Air Fryer Amish Breakfast Casserole when I want a cheesy, hearty breakfast that feeds the whole family without any fuss. It's packed with crispy bacon, seasoned sausage, shredded hash browns, and a rich egg mixture with cottage cheese, cheddar, and Swiss that bakes golden and perfectly set every time. I make it for Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, weekend brunches, and potlucks because it holds together beautifully and reheats like a dream. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Casserole
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 478 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound sliced bacon chopped
  • ½ pound sausage with the skin removed and chopped
  • 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups Swiss cheese shredded
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika powder
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon and sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease.
    1 pound sliced bacon, ½ pound sausage
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well blended.
    6 large eggs, 1 ½ cups cottage cheese, 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • Stir in the cooked bacon and sausage, hash browns, cheddar cheese, 1 ¾ cups of the Swiss cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
    4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, 2 cups Swiss cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika powder, Salt and pepper
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish that fits your air fryer and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of Swiss cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the air fryer at 350°F (180°C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and golden on top.
  • Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm for a hearty, crowd-pleasing breakfast.

Notes

Here are a few tips I've picked up from making this casserole that'll help yours turn out perfectly every time.
  • Check your dish size first: Make sure your baking dish fits inside the air fryer basket before filling it. Measure first, since not every 9x13 fits every fryer.
  • Drain the meat well: After cooking the bacon and sausage, drain all the grease before adding the meat to the eggs. Leftover grease can make the casserole greasy and prevent the center from setting properly.
  • Don't thaw the hash browns: Use the frozen shredded hash browns straight from the bag. Keeping them frozen helps them stay firm and textured as they bake, preventing mushiness.
  • Whisk the cottage cheese fully: Take an extra minute to really whisk the eggs and cottage cheese together until smooth. Breaking down the curds before baking gives you a creamier, more even texture throughout the casserole.
  • Tent with foil if needed: Whisk the eggs and cottage cheese thoroughly until smooth. Breaking down the curds first ensures a creamier, more even casserole.
  • Flash freeze for easy portions: If freezing leftovers, slice the casserole and place the pieces on a baking sheet for about an hour, then transfer to a freezer bag or container. The slices won’t stick and are easy to grab individually.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 656mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 563IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 338mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Air Fryer Amish Breakfast Casserole
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