The Top 5 Popular Amish Egg Recipes to Make

When asked to think of a popular staple found on any breakfast table, there is a large variety to choose from. Pancakes, bacon, and even scrapple may come to mind. 

But in this blog, we’re thinking of eggs. And not just for one meal in the morning, but for dinner and other side dishes. Keep reading for 5 popular Amish egg recipes you are sure to love.

Amish Breakfast Casserole

The first on our list of PA Dutch egg recipes is a popular breakfast dish. If you’re a fan of casseroles with all the breakfast fixings you love, especially ones with a heaping amount of cheese, hash browns, and bacon, then this is the recipe for you.

This hearty dish is sure to leave you coming back for seconds and provides plenty of leftovers to enjoy over the week. Paired with some fresh fruit and your morning coffee, the Amish breakfast casserole is a delicious dish to try!

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bread, cubed
• ½ lb of bacon, sausage, or ham, diced
• ½ medium sweet onion, chopped
• 4 large eggs, beaten lightly
• 1 cup of milk
• 2 ½ cups of frozen hash browns potatoes, thawed
• 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup of 4% cottage cheese
• 1 cup of shredded swiss cheese
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a skillet or pan over medium heat, cook your desired meat and onion until the meat is finished.
3. Put cubed bread in the bottom of a greased casserole dish or 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and add milk, salt, and pepper.
5. Sprinkle your cheeses and desired meat over the bread, followed by the egg mixture.
6. Bake uncovered for 40-60 minutes, until it is golden brown or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Once removed,  let the dish stand for about 10-15 minutes.

Pickled Red Beet Eggs

A favorite PA Dutch dish known for its bright pinkish-red color, pickled red beet eggs are a sweet yet slightly tangy sour side dish that you and your guests can snack on before, during, or after meals.

Not only are they easy to make, but they allow for your own creative spins when it comes to adding your preferred spices and seasonings. Don’t be shy to give them a shot, even if you are unfamiliar with how to pickle vegetables.

Ingredients

• 6 hard-boiled eggs
• 1 can of small sliced beets 15 oz
• 1 cup of white vinegar
• 1 cup of cider vinegar
• ¼ cup of sugar
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of water

Directions

1. Cook, cool, and peel your eggs.
2. Drain liquid from your can of beets into a small saucepan. 
3. In a large jar (such as a pickle jar), place your eggs inside, followed by the remaining beets on top of them.
4. Combine water, both vinegars, sugar, and salt with beet liquid in the saucepan. Stir for about 10 minutes, adding water if the taste is too intense.
5. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Pour the vinegar mixture over the eggs and beets in the jar.
7. Cover and refrigerate them for a few days (2 days minimum), stirring/shaking the jar daily for best results.

Egg Noodles

You’ve probably heard of how long and tedious making different kinds of noodles from scratch can be, but you’ll be surprised to learn how easy egg noodles are to make! Part of this is because this dish utilizes a greater egg-to-flour ratio than other noodles.

The best part about homemade egg noodles is how they can be added to a variety of other dishes, such as soups and casserole dishes. Even when eaten alone, these noodles are delicious and certainly a must to try!

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• ½ cup of water or milk

Directions

1. In a large shallow bowl, mix flour and sea salt together, followed by your eggs and water/milk until the mixture is smooth.
2. Add in additional flour, little by little, until the dough comes together in a ball, but is still slightly sticky.
3. Spread flour onto a clean, flat surface, and place your dough on said surface. Knead the dough with your flour-covered hands, until it’s no longer sticky, about 3-7 minutes. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes.
4. Roll out onto a lightly floured counter until thin.
5. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutting wheel to cut the noodles into long strips, however narrow or wide you like.
6. Add them to a pot of boiling water and cook until they are tender to the bite, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and serve.

Pot Pie with Egg Dumplings

Another classic among Amish egg recipes, what’s better than eating a warm pot pie with egg dumplings?

We have a popular recipe for an authentic PA Dutch Chicken Pot Pie that will go great with the egg dumpling recipe we included below. Even if you’re new to trying dumplings, we think you’ll find these to be a new favorite for you!

Ingredients

• 4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 3 tablespoons of baking powder
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 2 tablespoons of oil or melted butter
• 1 teaspoon of fresh parsley

Directions

1. Mix your flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
2. Add in your wet ingredients to the mixture and stir. You may add a few additional tablespoons of milk if needed.
3. Using a tablespoon, drop dumplings into a pot with boiling chicken broth, reducing the heat to a simmer.
4. Cover the pot, and let the dumplings cook for about 10-15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.

Dutch Egg Salad

Also known as “eiersalade,” this Amish egg dish is easy to make and store. It pairs well with a variety of main dishes or even for small snacks such as on toast.

Dutch egg salad is a perfect side to include for outdoor picnics and barbecues, especially when the weather gets warm. And it’s so easy to share, you won’t be able to get enough of this cool, creamy dish. You can even serve them as egg salad sandwiches!

Ingredients

• 4 hard-boiled eggs
• 1 finely chopped shallots
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cream
• 1 tablespoons of chopped chives
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon or honey mustard
• ½ teaspoon of fine sea salt
• ½ teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1 pinch of curry powder
• Freshly ground pepper and smoked paprika

Directions

1. Peel your eggs and remove the yolks from the whites.
2. Place the yolks in a bowl, and mix with the chives, mayonnaise, cream, mustard, salt, pepper, paprika, curry powder, and lemon juice. Mash with a fork and stir.
3. Chop egg whites into cubes, and add along with shallots to the mixture and stir.
4. Cover the mixture and let it chill for about 1 hour in the fridge before serving.