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🌄 Farmer’s Casserole – A Hearty Make-Ahead Breakfast Classic

This casserole uses classic breakfast staples that are easy to find and even easier to love:

 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes

  • ¾ cup shredded pepperjack cheese

  • 1 cup cooked ham, diced

  • ¼ cup chopped green onions

  • 4 eggs, beaten

  • 1 (12 fl oz) can evaporated milk

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

📝 Tip: Use freshly shredded cheese for maximum meltiness and flavor.

Instructions

Here’s how to make this farmhouse-style breakfast casserole from scratch:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

  2. Layer the base: Spread the frozen hash brown potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish.

  3. Add the good stuff: Sprinkle with shredded pepperjack cheese, diced ham, and chopped green onions.

  4. Mix the custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, evaporated milk, black pepper, and salt.

  5. Assemble: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the potato layer.
    If you’re prepping ahead, cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

  6. Bake:

    • If baking immediately: Bake 40–45 minutes

    • If baking from chilled: Bake 55–60 minutes

    Check doneness by inserting a knife in the center—it should come out clean.

  7. Rest and serve: Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

🕒 Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes

  • Chill Time (optional): Up to overnight

  • Bake Time: 40–60 minutes

  • Total Time: 1–1.5 hours

  • Yield: 6–8 servings

  • Skill Level: Easy

  • Author: niold.com