Description
This Farmer’s Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a family breakfast or brunch. It features layers of crispy hash browns, melted cheddar cheese, savory ham, and fresh green onions all baked together in a creamy egg mixture for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded hash browns
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced ham
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
Egg Mixture
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 4 eggs
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Hash Browns: Spread the shredded hash browns evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish creating a base layer for the casserole.
- Add Cheese, Ham, and Onions: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the hash browns, followed by the diced ham, and then top with sliced green onions distributed uniformly.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the 12 ounces of evaporated milk, 4 eggs, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Pour and Bake: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients in the casserole dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the casserole is fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps set the casserole and makes it easier to serve.
Notes
- You can substitute ham with cooked bacon or sausage for a different flavor.
- For extra creaminess, add a little cream cheese or sour cream to the egg mixture.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to enhance nutrition and taste.
- Ensure the hash browns are fully thawed if using frozen to avoid excess water in the casserole.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: breakfast casserole, farmer's breakfast, hash brown casserole, ham and cheese breakfast, baked breakfast dish
