Description
A cozy, filling casserole featuring Amish Harvest vegetables, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed frozen Amish Harvest vegetables (corn, green beans, carrots, peas)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk or 2%
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
- Black pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Cook bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cool.
- In the same skillet, remove most bacon grease leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add chopped onion and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and flour until smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add frozen Amish Harvest vegetables, sautéed onion and garlic, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and most of the crumbled bacon (reserve some for topping) to the egg mixture. Stir gently until evenly coated.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese and bacon on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until casserole is puffed, golden on top, and a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Thaw or pat frozen vegetables dry to avoid excess moisture. Rest casserole after baking for easier slicing. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend. Turkey bacon can be used as a lower-fat alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of ca
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
Keywords: Amish Harvest casserole, cheddar bacon casserole, loaded casserole, family dinner recipe, comfort food, fall recipe