posted Oct 13, 2026

Lancaster County, PA Amish Recipes

Bring the taste of Amish Culture into your kitchen with these easy to recreate recipes!

The Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County are America's oldest Amish settlement, where tens of thousands still live a centuries-old "Plain" lifestyle.

Written by Victoria Tidwell for discoverlancaster.com

Chicken and Rice Casserole

Broccoli Salad

Beef and Cabbage Skillet

Chicken and Rice Casserole

This is a common dish on Amish farms, but it makes for a hearty supper. Amish chicken and rice casserole contains chicken, rice, and a wonderful cheese sauce that’s amazing enough on its own. But you can pair it with some corn on the cob or fresh fruit as well.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked rice (any kind)
½ cup melted butter
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup flour
2 teaspoons chicken flavoring
½ teaspoon garlic powder
5 cups of boneless chicken
12 oz. Velveeta cheese
2 cups sour cream
1 package of crushed Ritz crackers

Directions

Cook your rice.
Mix ¼ butter, milk, salt, pepper, flour, and chicken flavoring and cook until they’re thickened.
Put the cooked rice into a 9x13 greased pan. Pour the sauce over the rice. Then put cooked chicken on top of the sauce.
Melt the Velveeta cheese a little and stir in sour cream before putting on top of the chicken.
Stir the remaining ¼ melted butter, crush Ritz crackers and pour that on top of the sour cream and cheese.
Bake at 350°F until heated through, which is about 30 mins. Then enjoy!

Broccoli Salad

This may not sound like something that children or picky eaters will enjoy. But combined with bacon, cheese, and a creamy dressing, you get a rich salad that everyone will love. It’s very easy to make as well.

Ingredients

1 head chopped broccoli
1 head chopped cauliflower
1 lb. fried and crumbled bacon
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
½ cup sugar
½ tsp salt

Directions

Put the chopped broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl.
Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, and salt in a different bowl.
Pour the mixture onto the broccoli and cauliflower. Toss them well.
Then mix in some bacon and cheese, but leave a small amount to sprinkle on later.
Chill the salad until it’s time to serve. Sprinkle the rest of the bacon and cheese then enjoy!

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Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet

This is a budget-friendly and easy dish to make. The combination of ground beef and cabbage gives you a hearty and tasty meal. What’s great is that it’s just made in one pan, which makes cleaning up easy as well.

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 chopped onion
1 chopped cabbage head
1 tbsp butter
1 minced garlic clove
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce (can also be pasta sauce)
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Cook ground beef until no longer pink in a large pan. Nonstick frying pans let you easily release foods so you don’t worry about burning them.
Add onion and continue cooking until translucent.
You can drain the extra fat, or choose to leave it and just not use the butter. Add garlic and continue cooking for another minute.
Stir butter, cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and pepper into the pan.
Cover and let simmer for about 20 - 30 minutes until the cabbage is soft.

Amish Activities & Things To Do

For a fun and unique way to experience Lancaster County, be sure to take a tour of the Pennsylvania Amish countryside — you can even do it in an authentic Amish horse and buggy!

Afterwards, explore the many Amish-themed attractions and events, shop for hand-made Amish crafts, and chow down on some authentic PA Dutch cooking — like that found at many of our all-you-can-eat buffets.

You can also experience the Amish with LoKal Experiences, offering an Authentic Lancaster Experience tour and their Unique Amish Immersion Experience. Tours of the Amish Village offer an intimate glimpse into the day-to-day life, as well as the history and beliefs, of Pennsylvania's Amish communities.

If visiting in the late winter or early spring, don't miss the Amish "mud sales" that occur at firehouses throughout the region. These annual sales offer steep discounts on handmade Amish goods, produce, farm equipment and more.

VISIT AMISH ATTRACTIONS

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Where to Find Amish Meals

Don't feel like cooking? Here is a list of places where you can find authentic Amish meals in Lancaster County, PA.

Amish Meals at Home with Samuel and Ruth Lapp
Ruth and Samuel Lapp host groups at their home for hearty Amish favorites, with recipes passed down within the family. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to have an intimate and authentic experience with an Amish family.

Hometown Kitchen
Try breakfast, lunch or dinner cooked by Amish chefs at Hometown Kitchen. On Friday nights you can even try a traditional Amish wedding meal including homemade bread, chicken, and more as well as other PA Dutch classics.

Agape Cafe
Agape Cafe is in Ronks, PA and close to many attractions like Sight & Sound Theatres! Their offerings include breakfast items like waffles and omelets, as well as hot sandwiches, burgers, salads and more.

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