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the incredible, edible amish haystack dinner

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Quinnn avatar
Not Far From Green Bay, WI
Updated on Nov 11, 2025

I just returned from a trip to an Amish community where this incredible dish was served as a fundraiser. Each woman is in charge of topping your haystack with whatever ingredients you choose as you move down the line. By the time you're done, your haystack is mile high! Easily adapted for family use. Sure to be a kid's favorite and also an excellent idea for birthday parties, football games, family gatherings, etc. =)

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • MEAT SAUCE-
  • - 2 lbs. ground beef chuck
  • - one envelope of taco seasoning
  • - one large jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
  • START YOUR BOWL OFF WITH A BASE-
  • - fritos corn chips, tortilla chips, or broken ritz crackers
  • THEN START PILING ON-
  • - warm amish noodles or hot rice
  • HOW HIGH CAN YOU GO?! OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS-
  • - shredded lettuce
  • - chopped tomatoes
  • - chopped green or red peppers
  • - sliced black olives
  • - chopped green onions
  • - warmed pinto or black beans
  • - shredded cheddar cheese
  • TOP OFF YOUR MOUNTAIN WITH-
  • - creamy, warm cheese sauce or salsa, guacamole and sour cream and additional shredded cheddar

How To Make the incredible, edible amish haystack dinner

  • Step 1
    Brown your ground beef and drain. Add spaghetti sauce and taco seasoning. Prepare noodles or rice as per package instructions. Keep beef and rice or noodles warm as you prepare veggies.
  • Step 2
    To serve: Each person gets a large bowl. Start with a base of tortilla chips, broken Ritz crackers or Fritos corn chips. Start your haystack with a pile of hot rice or hot noodles. Top with meat sauce. Then move on down the line forming a large mound or haystack with your chosen optional ingredients. Top with either warm, creamy cheese sauce or salsa, guacamole, additional shredded cheddar and sour cream. The height of your haystack is up to you! Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 1341kcal, carbohydrates: 113g, cholesterol: 170mg, fat: 62g, fiber: 19g, protein: 62g, saturated fat: 25g, sodium: 1973mg, sugar: 16g, unsaturated fat: 35g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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