Description
Farmer’s casserole brings hearty breakfast comfort straight from Midwestern kitchen tables, packed with crispy hash browns, melted cheese, and savory ham. Warm morning meals like this remind us how delicious simple ingredients can taste when combined with love and care.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup diced ham
Starch
- 2 cups frozen hash browns
Dairy and Seasonings
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and coat an 8×8 inch baking dish with cooking spray so your casserole won’t stick.
- Create a base layer of 2 cups frozen hash browns across the entire bottom of your prepared dish.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the hash browns to ensure every bite has cheesy goodness.
- Distribute ½ cup diced ham across the cheese layer for delicious protein pockets.
- Whisk 2 large eggs with ½ cup milk, ¼ tsp salt, and ⅛ tsp black pepper in a bowl until the mixture looks smooth and consistent.
- Gently pour the egg mixture over the hash brown layers, making sure it covers everything evenly.
- Garnish the top with 2 tbsp chopped green onions for a fresh flavor accent.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the center feels firm and the surface turns golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven so it can set and cool slightly.
- Slice into square portions and serve while warm for maximum deliciousness.
Notes
- Swap out the ham for bacon, cooked sausage, or keep it vegetarian by using sautéed bell peppers and mushrooms instead.
- For a lower-carb version, replace hash browns with cauliflower rice or diced roasted sweet potatoes.
- Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and more even cooking throughout the casserole.
- Shred your own cheese for better melting and more authentic flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg