Description

This Farmer’s Casserole is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast bake featuring hash browns, eggs, cheddar cheese, and ham. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or busy mornings, this easy casserole is a hearty crowd-pleaser that’s full of comforting flavor. Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly too.

Ingredients

2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes (thawed and patted dry)

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup diced cooked ham

1/4 cup chopped green onions

4 large eggs

1 12-ounce can evaporated milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Spread thawed hash browns evenly in the prepared baking dish.

3. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the hash browns.

4. Add the diced ham and chopped green onions over the cheese.

5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, evaporated milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.

6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash brown and ham layers.

7. Bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.

8. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

This recipe can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning.

Feel free to swap ham with sausage or bacon for variety.

For extra flavor, add sautéed bell peppers or mushrooms.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Breakfast Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 265
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 135mg