old-fashioned Amish recipes are simple but spectacular
. Amish
dishes are mostly made from homegrown staples, but are full of flavor.
Consisting of noodles, potatoes and meats, Amish meals are very plentiful and plentiful
.
Milk and eggs are also a big part of their diet, so the dishes are super rich and creamy.
The best recipes are passed down from generation to generation, so they’re available for us to try today.
You’ll see plenty of creamy casseroles and baked goods on this list, so prepare your stomachs for a heavy meal!
From macaroni salad to sugar crackers, here are 25 amazing Amish recipes for you to try.
1. Amish macaroni salad
Let’s get the ball rolling with a guaranteed party punch!
Amish macaroni salad is a ridiculously creamy dish of elbow macaroni, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, red peppers, and onions.
Tying them all together is a sweet and sour dressing of miraculous whip, mustard, sugar and vinegar
.
Take it to your next shared meal, and it will surely surprise your friends
.
2. Amish Breakfast Casserole
Start your day with a hearty breakfast casserole. Loaded with hash browns, bacon and cheeses, this casserole is the stuff of legends.
This is not your typical casserole, folks. In addition to the usual ingredients, it features three different cheeses: cheddar, cottage and swiss.
To say it’s rich and cheesy is an understatement
.
3. Amish broccoli salad
Broccoli and cauliflower don’t sound like something kids will enjoy
.
Mix them with bacon and cheddar cheese and soak them in a rich, creamy dressing, and I’m pretty sure they’ll ask for more
.
From color to flavor to texture, I give this salad a 12/10. I suggest you duplicate the batch, as it disappears quickly.
4. Amish Friendship Bread
This bread has an interesting name, a history and a delicious taste
.
Amish friendship
bread is a cake-like bread made from a starter that is passed from person to person,
just like chain mail
.
But instead of being 7 years of bad luck, you’ll get delicious bread
.
Don’t worry, you won’t have to wait for someone to give you a starter to make this recipe. Whey is key!
5. Amish Yumasetti Casserole
What a funny name, right? Yumasetti is a traditional Amish casserole made from noodles and beef.
There are many variations of the casserole, some with tomato sauce, others topped with cheese
.
For this recipe, you’ll combine ground beef, noodles, sour cream, and a combination of chicken soup cream and mushroom soup cream
.
That said, expect an ultra-rich and creamy casserole!
6. Amish
White Bread
With this homemade Amish white bread, your sandwiches have never tasted better
.
This bread is super soft, fluffy and just plain delicious
.
A recipe makes two breads, which is perfect if you have people
.
Serve as a side dish to roast beef for a spectacular meal
.
7. Amish Baked Chicken Amish
baked chicken is so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside
!
It’s so good that you’ll easily trick people into thinking it took your hours
to do it.
They are baked, not fried, so there is no need to stand for minutes in front of the hot stove to make it
.
Just wait while the oven works its magic!
8. Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken
and Meatballs Pennsylvania Dutch chicken and dumplings
are a vintage recipe that is definitely a gatekeeper. Chopped roast chicken
and
thick, square dumplings swim in a creamy, flavorful broth
.
Made even more filling with potatoes, carrots and sweet peas, this dish is a complete meal on its own
.
It seems like a complicated dish, considering that you will have to make the meatballs from scratch.
But in reality, it is not! In fact, the dish is prepared in just under an hour.
9. Amish Potato Salad
Amish Potato Salad has the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, creamy and savory
.
Since potatoes and hard-boiled eggs are the stars of the dish, it’s a hearty side that pairs well with any meat
.
It’s partyworthy, sure, but it’s also pretty easy to do any day of the week.
One recipe makes a huge batch, but you’ll be surprised how quickly it disappears!
10. Amish Whey Cookies
These whey cookies are wonderfully rich and flaky
.
You’ll think they take hours to do, but they’re actually done in just 30 minutes thanks to a simple folding technique
.
This quick bread is perfect for breakfast combined with sausage sauce or spread with butter and honey. Either way, it’s fantastic.
11. Amish Chicken Corn Casserole
This chicken and corn casserole has a Ritz cookie crumb topping. How amazing does that sound? It’s comfort food at its best.
The chicken and corn kernels are topped with a creamy, buttery sauce. That alone is already a winner.
But it’s the flattened Ritz cookies on top that take you to a whole new level of delight
.
12. Amish Onion Burgers
These onion burgers are simple, but they sure hit the spot
.
The contrasts between sweet and spicy, tender and crisp create incredible fireworks
in my mouth.
You can dip them in ketchup or sauce, but personally, I love it with sour cream
.
I can’t get enough, and no, I don’t regret my onion breath!
13. Amish Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet
This colorful and inexpensive skillet will be your new favorite. The combination of ground beef and cabbage makes it a hearty and tasty dish.
The best part? This recipe is gathered in a single pan. It’s easy to make, easy to clean, but impossible to resist!
14. Amish cabbage and potato casserole
Ground beef, potatoes and cabbage join forces to make a delicious casserole
.
There are also plenty of cheese slices on top, ensuring maximum magnificence
. Sure, it
takes over an hour to bake, but it’s definitely worth the wait
.
15. Amish Baked Oatmeal
Elevate your regular oatmeal to an unforgettable dish!
Rolled oatmeal, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla are baked to perfection, giving you a great meal in the morning.
I love how these squares are able to maintain their shape! It’s like eating a giant oatmeal cookie.
Even those who hate oatmeal will have no problem devouring this dish!
16. Amish Baked Beans
Looking for delicious comfort food to warm up on a cold, rainy night? Look no further than these Amish baked beans.
The soft, tender beans swim in a sweet, salty, smoked sauce. It takes a while to cook, but preparation couldn’t be easier.
17. Amish Pancakes
These pancakes are outrageously light and fluffy!
They’re great for breakfast and lunch, but I also don’t mind devouring them for dinner. They’re that good.
No matter the
mixture, no matter the topping, these pancakes are a sure win
.
18. Whoopie Pie
Warning: These sandwiches
are highly addictive. Two
soft, chewy chocolate sandwiches are filled with a sweet, fluffy filling
.
If you can’t decide between a cake and a cookie, here’s your answer
.
19. Amish Cake
is a basic cake: soft, fluffy and moist. What sets it apart is the ridiculously buttery brown sugar and nut topping.
Trust me, you’ll want that second serving
.
20
. Amish Apple Fritter Bread This
apple fritter bread is the epitome of fall desserts
.
The combination of soft, crunchy apples and brown sugar and cinnamon is absolutely to die for
.
Finished with a sweet vanilla frosting, this bread is the best way to start the day
.
21. Amish Apple Goodie
It’s definitely a treat! The aroma will only make you drool.
This crunchy
apple recipe has a crispy, buttery oatmeal streusel coating that will blow you away at the first bite.
22. Amish Apple Dumplings
If you want to put a new spin on apple pie, this recipe is calling your name
. These
apple dumplings are incredibly delicious
.
Sweet, crispy apples are covered with a buttery dough and baked to perfection
.
Drizzled with sugar syrup and cinnamon on top, these dumplings will blow your taste buds.
23
. Amish Corn Candy
The Amish may not watch movies, but they make popcorn
.
This caramel corn has a beautiful combination of sweet and savory, and the crunchiness is undeniable
.
Serve this on your next game night or water it to family and friends. They will love you for it!
24. Amish Oatmeal
There was a shortage of nuts during the Civil War, so instead of making nut cakes, people made oatmeal cakes.
They are amazing, and much cheaper, to boot!
The filling
is a combination of brown sugar, butter, rolled oatmeal and milk
.
Once baked, the filling becomes wonderfully sticky. The sweet and buttery taste is also impossible to resist.
25. Amish Sugar Cookies
Let’s end this list with a bang! These Amish sugar cookies are definitely the bomb.
They are incredibly soft that almost melt in the mouth. It is impossible to stop at one.
Also, look at how delicate they look! So delicate, so attractive.
They are beautiful as they are, but you can also animate them however you want. Sprinkling, colored sugar, lemon glaze, you name it!
