Farmers Casserole Recipe
This Farmers Casserole is a hearty and comforting breakfast dish featuring shredded hash brown potatoes, cheese, eggs, and your choice of diced cooked ham, breakfast sausage, or Canadian-style bacon. Enhanced with green onions and jalapenos for a bit of spice, this casserole is perfect for feeding a family or preparing ahead for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
- 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced cooked ham, cooked breakfast sausage, or Canadian-style bacon
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
Wet Ingredients
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups milk
Seasoning & Oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer the Hash Browns: Spread the frozen shredded hash brown potatoes evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base layer of the casserole.
- Add Meat and Vegetables: Sprinkle the diced cooked ham (or sausage or Canadian-style bacon) evenly over the hash browns. Then add the sliced green onions and chopped jalapenos for flavor and a bit of heat.
- Mix Eggs and Milk: In a bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Pour Egg Mixture and Cheese: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the casserole dish. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are lightly golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. This helps it set further and makes serving easier. Enjoy warm for breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- You can substitute the meat with cooked vegetarian sausage or omit it to make this casserole vegetarian.
- Adjust jalapenos to your taste preference for spice; omit seeds for less heat.
- The casserole can be assembled the night before and refrigerated, then baked fresh in the morning.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese instead of Monterey Jack for a stronger cheese flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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