Traditional Amish cooking just feels like home, you know? Simple ingredients, big heart, flavors that stay with you. I've gathered 20 of my favorite old fashioned Amish recipes, and they're all easy, cozy, and downright delicious.
1. Amish Yumasetti Casserole
Okay, how fun is that name? Yumasetti is a classic Amish noodle and beef casserole with lots of delicious variations: some versions lean into tomato sauce, others get a cheesy top.
For this one, I am mixing ground beef and noodles with sour cream, plus a creamy duo of cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup. It is pure comfort.
2. Amish White Bread
Your sandwiches are about to get a serious upgrade. This homemade loaf comes out of the oven incredibly soft, fluffy, and just plain dreamy. One batch gives you two beautiful loaves, perfect when you're hosting or just want an extra to stash away.
3. Amish Apple Dumplings
If you're looking to give classic apple pie a fun twist, this recipe is calling your name. Sweet, crisp apples get wrapped up in a buttery dough and baked until golden perfection. They're insanely delicious and just so charming on the plate.
4. Amish Apple Fritter Bread
This loaf is fall in every single bite. Soft, tender apples with just a bit of crispness mingle with brown sugar and cinnamon in the most to die for way. A sweet vanilla glaze finishes it off, making this the very best way to start your day.
5. Amish Baked Chicken
That crispy golden outside hiding the juiciest meat inside? Nobody will believe how easy this is.
I love that it tastes like you fussed for hours, but it's baked, not fried. That means zero time hovering over a hot skillet, and all the time enjoying every crunchy, tender bite.
6. Amish Potato Salad
It hits every note you want: sweet, tangy, creamy, and savory all at once. The real stars here are the tender potatoes and hard boiled eggs, making it a substantial side that pairs beautifully with any meat. Fancy enough for a party spread, but totally doable on a random weeknight.
7. Amish Chicken Corn Casserole
A buttery Ritz cracker crumb topping. Yes, you read that right.
Underneath that golden crunch, chicken and sweet corn kernels are tucked into a creamy, buttery sauce. That alone would be a winner, but the crushed crackers take the whole thing into completely irresistible territory.
8. Amish Baked Beans
On a cold, rainy evening, this is the only comfort food I want. Soft, tender beans swim in a sauce that's sweet, savory, and just the right amount smoky.
Yes, it takes a while in the oven, but the hands on prep couldn't be simpler. Your kitchen will smell incredible.
9. Amish Baked Oatmeal
Let me introduce you to the breakfast that changed everything. Rolled oats, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla get baked into these amazing squares that hold their shape perfectly.
Eating one feels exactly like biting into a giant, chewy oatmeal cookie. Morning magic, I tell you.
10. Amish Pancakes
These pancakes are outrageously light and fluffy. They're perfect for breakfast and lunch, and I have zero shame about piling them on my plate for dinner too. Throw in whatever mix in sounds good, top them however you like, and you have a guaranteed win.
11. Amish Onion Patties
Simple and so satisfying. The way sweet and spicy flavors play off each other, along with that tender but crunchy texture, is pure magic.
Ketchup and salsa make great dipping buddies, but for me? A cool dollop of sour cream is where it's at.
12. Amish Breakfast Casserole
I could eat this for breakfast every single day. It's packed with crispy hash browns, smoky bacon, and three glorious cheeses: cheddar, cottage, and Swiss.
This isn't your average morning bake. Calling it rich and cheesy barely begins to cover it.
13. Amish Buttermilk Biscuits
These biscuits are wonderfully rich and flaky, the kind you'd think require a whole morning of work. The secret is a simple folding technique that gets them on the table in about 30 minutes.
Smother them with sausage gravy for breakfast, or slather them with butter and honey. They're wonderful either way.
14. Amish Cabbage and Potato Casserole
Ground beef, tender potatoes, and cabbage join forces under a glorious layer of cheese slices. Simple, yes, but the result is maximum comfort. It does take a good long bake, over an hour, but when that cheese comes out all bubbly and golden, you'll know it was worth every minute.
15. Amish Oatmeal Pie
I love the story behind this one: during the Civil War, a pecan shortage led clever bakers to use oatmeal instead. The result is an amazing, much more budget friendly pie with a gooey filling of brown sugar, butter, rolled oats, and milk.
If you're new to Amish baking, start right here. You'll be so glad you did.
16. Amish Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet
This colorful skillet is about to become your weeknight hero. Ground beef and cabbage come together into a meal that's hearty, tasty, and unbelievably budget friendly.
The best part? It all happens in one single pan. Easy cooking, easy cleanup, and absolutely impossible to resist.
17. Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken and Dumplings
This vintage dish is an absolute keeper. Chunks of rotisserie chicken and thick, square dumplings float in a creamy, savory broth that just warms you straight through. Potatoes, carrots, and sweet peas round it all out, making it a complete, hearty meal in one pot.
18. Amish Friendship Bread
I love the story behind this sweet little loaf. It starts with a starter that gets passed from friend to friend, almost like a delicious chain letter.
The bread itself is wonderfully cake-like and tender. No bad luck here, just the most irresistible homemade treat waiting for you at the end.
19. Amish Cake
The cake itself is beautifully basic: soft, fluffy, and moist. But what really sets it apart is that ridiculously buttery brown sugar and nut topping.
I'm telling you now, you're going to want that second slice. Probably a third.
20. Amish Apple Goodie
The name honestly says it all. The aroma alone will have you drooling before it even comes out of the oven. Underneath that crispy, buttery oatmeal streusel topping, a jammy apple filling waits to knock your socks off at the very first spoonful.
