Fresh from the farmhouse, these Amish breakfast recipes are as delicious as they are hearty. They're the perfect bite to fuel your morning routine.
34 Amish-Inspired Breakfast Recipes
Updated on Feb. 19, 2023
Amish Breakfast Casserole
We’ve enjoyed a few hearty breakfast casseroles while visiting an Amish inn. When I asked for a recipe, one of the ladies told me the ingredients right off the top of her head. I modified it to create this quick and easy breakfast casserole my family loves. —Beth Notaro, Kokomo, Indiana
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Corn Cakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
20 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Corn's always been the basis of my favorite recipes—in fact, these corn cakes were one of the first things I made for my husband.
For dinner, they're nice with fresh fruit salad and ham. They're also great with breakfast sausage and orange juice.
Tom works for the highway department on Mount Hood, and we live at its base. Our children are 19, 16 and 13.
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Oatmeal Waffles
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 waffles
From the Recipe Creator:
These healthful, good-tasting waffles are a tried-and-true family favorite—even with our two children. My husband and I have a small herd of beef cattle and some pigs. A hearty breakfast really gets us going! —Marna Heitz, Farley, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 waffle: 344 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
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Fruity Baked Oatmeal
Total Time
50 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my husband’s favorite breakfast treat and the ultimate comfort food. It’s warm, filling and always a hit when I serve it to guests. —Karen Schroeder, Kankakee, Illinois.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 322 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 492mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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German Apple Pancake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you're looking for a pretty dish to make when having guests for brunch, try this. Everyone I've served it to has enjoyed it—except for one time, that is, when my husband tried to make it following my recipe, which I'd written down incorrectly! If you don't leave out the flour as I did, it'll turn out terrific! —Judi Van Beek, Lynden, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 192 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Cinnamon Raisin Quick Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Cinnamon and raisins bring heartwarming flavor to this mildly sweet bread. It's ideal for an on-the-go breakfast or a quick snack before dinner. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 204 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Egg in a Hole
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
American Toad in a hole is one of the first recipes I had my children prepare when they were learning to cook. Much easier than the European version, this fun egg-in-a-hole is sure to please. My "little ones" are now grown (and have advanced to more difficult recipes!), but this continues to be a traditional standby in my home and theirs. —Ruth Lechleiter, Breckenridge, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 183 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 196mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat.
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Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This biscuits and sausage gravy is an old southern recipe that I've adapted. Homemade sausage gravy is a classic, hearty breakfast that takes you on a trip to the South every time it's served. —Sue Baker, Jonesboro, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 337 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 718mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
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Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I absolutely love this slow-cooked oatmeal. The steel-cut oats have so much flavor and texture. My family sprinkles toasted pecans on top whenever possible. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 171 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
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Amish Apple Scrapple
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The aroma of this when it's cooking at breakfast time takes me back to my days growing up in Pennsylvania. The recipe was a favorite at home and at church breakfasts. —Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 251 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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French Toast Casserole with Cream Cheese
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This yummy French toast casserole is a breeze to whip up the night before a busy morning. My family loves the richness it gets from cream cheese and maple syrup. —Cindy Steffen, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 372 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 218mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
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Sausage, Egg and Cheddar Farmers Breakfast
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty combination of sausage, hash browns and eggs is just right for any breakfast. &mdash:Bonnie Roberts, Newaygo, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 330 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 364mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
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German Pancakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 cups syrup)
From the Recipe Creator:
Piping hot and puffy from the oven, this golden pancake made a pretty presentation for a skier's theme breakfast I hosted. Served with homemade buttermilk syrup, it's an eye-opening treat. Make several German pancakes if you're feeding a crowd, and keep in mind that my easy syrup tastes great on waffles and French toast too. —Renae Moncur, Burley, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 1/4 cup syrup: 428 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 203mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
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Baked French Toast with Strawberries
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
French toast is a crowd-pleaser, but it's hard to make for a big group. This overnight casserole with strawberries and a sweet pecan topping fixes everything. —David Stelzl Jr., Waxhaw, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece (calculated without additional syrup): 377 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Farmer’s Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Between family and friends, we average 375 visitors a year! This casserole is super handy—you can put it together the night before and let the flavors blend, then bake it in the morning. —Nancy Schmidt, Center, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 239 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For the perfect combination of eggs, sausage, bread and cheese, this is the dish to try. My mom and I like this sausage breakfast casserole because it bakes up tender and golden, slices beautifully and goes over well whenever we serve it. —Gayle Grigg, Phoenix, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 339 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 189mg cholesterol, 921mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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Country-Style Scrambled Eggs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I added a little color and flavor to this country scrambled eggs recipe by adding some green pepper, onion and red potatoes. —Joyce Platfoot, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 577 calories, 45g fat (19g saturated fat), 487mg cholesterol, 1230mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Mixed Berry French Toast Bake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I just love this recipe! It's perfect for fuss-free holiday breakfasts or laid-back company. It’s scrumptious and so easy to put together the night before. —Amy Berry, Poland, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 310 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
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Pumpkin Cream of Wheat
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This autumn-inspired breakfast tastes like pumpkin pie—without the guilt! Double the recipe if you feel like sharing. —Amy Bashtovoi, Sidney, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 314 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.
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Farmer’s Breakfast
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Start off your day on a hearty note. This one-dish wonder will easily keep your busy family satisfied until lunch. —Jeannette Westphal, Gettysburg, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 464 calories, 29g fat (11g saturated fat), 321mg cholesterol, 487mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
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Apple Fritter Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was experimenting with a beer bread to make it into a dessert and came up with this delectable apple fritter cake. —Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 261 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Apple Pancakes
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves these light and fluffy apple cinnamon pancakes. And best of all, they're sweet enough to enjoy even without syrup. —Kim McConnell, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 241 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 576mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Country Potato Pancakes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 24 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
These potato pancakes are really versatile. They can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main course for a light meal. Potato pancakes go particularly well with pork. We have them often at our house. —Lydia Robotewskyj, Franklin, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 257 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.
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Amish Baked Oatmeal
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The first time I had this treat was at a bed-and-breakfast in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. To me, it tasted just like a big warm-from-the-oven oatmeal cookie! —Colleen Butler, Inwood, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 235 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Ham and Cheese Omelet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy omelet will be a snap to fix for breakfast or dinner. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 omelet: 510 calories, 37g fat (18g saturated fat), 655mg cholesterol, 1495mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 41g protein.
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Sausage Hash
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We always have plenty of pork sausage around, so when I need a quick supper, I use this handy recipe. The colorful vegetables give the hash a bold look to match its flavor. —Virginia Krites, Cridersville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 245 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 519mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Maple-Glazed Sausages
Total Time
20 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These sausages, kissed with sugar and spice, are my first choice when I want to round out a morning menu of French toast and fruit compote. —Trudie Hagen, Roggen, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 sausage: 134 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Sausage Patties
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These country-style patties are so simple to prepare. You'll never again settle for store-bought versions that are loaded with preservatives and not as good. —Bertha Bench, Mineral Wells, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 patty: 242 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 502mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein.
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Sunday Sausage Breakfast
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 591 calories, 43g fat (21g saturated fat), 407mg cholesterol, 1054mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein.
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Apple Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These apple streusel muffins remind us of coffee cake, and my husband and kids love them as a quick breakfast or snack on the run. The drizzle of glaze makes them pretty enough for company. —Dulcy Grace, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 295 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Country Brunch Skillet
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Using frozen hash browns and packaged shredded cheese shaves minutes off the prep time of this skillet egg dish, making it an appealing meal you can put together quickly. —Elvira Brunnquell, Port Washington, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 304 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 238mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
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Buttermilk Pancakes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
You just can't beat a basic buttermilk pancake for a down-home country breakfast. Paired with sausage and fresh fruit, these pancakes are just like the ones you get at Cracker Barrel. —Betty Abrey, Imperial, Saskatchewan
Nutrition Facts:
3 pancakes: 270 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 913mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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Apple Cinnamon Bread
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm confident that anyone who tries this apple cinnamon bread will be thrilled. It has a hearty texture and sweet, home-baked flavor, but none of the fat and calories. —Liz Titler, Madison, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 200 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 192mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
