Here’s a classic, comforting Farmer’s Casserole recipe—simple, hearty, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep.
🥔 Farmer’s Casserole Recipe
🧾 Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen hash browns (thawed slightly)
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced (or cooked bacon/sausage)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, chopped (optional)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep the dish
- Grease a medium baking dish (about 9×13 inch works well).
- Spread hash browns evenly on the bottom.
- Sprinkle ham, cheese, and green onions over the potatoes.
2. Make the egg mixture
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Combine
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole ingredients.
- Gently press down with a spoon so everything is slightly soaked.
4. Chill (optional but recommended)
- Cover and refrigerate for 1–12 hours (great for overnight prep).
5. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until the center is set and top is lightly golden.
6. Rest & serve
- Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before cutting.
- Serve warm.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Fresh fruit on the side
- Toast or dinner rolls
- Hot sauce or salsa for extra flavor
🔄 Easy Variations
- Vegetarian: Skip meat, add mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers
- Spicy: Add jalapeños or chili flakes
- Extra cheesy: Mix in mozzarella or pepper jack
- Lower fat: Use milk instead of cream and reduced-fat cheese
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker version, a make-ahead freezer version, or a breakfast casserole with sausage and biscuits.
