Description
Wake up to a warm, cheesy, and satisfying breakfast that feeds the whole family with ease. This Farmer’s Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy mornings, holiday brunches, or even breakfast-for-dinner nights. Made with crispy hash browns, savory ham, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, it’s a simple yet hearty dish that always delivers. Perfect as a quick breakfast, easy dinner, or make-ahead meal prep idea, this classic American casserole combines everyday ingredients into one crowd-pleasing bake.
Ingredients
6 cups frozen hash browns
2 cups diced cooked ham
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 large eggs
1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread the frozen hash browns evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish.
3. Sprinkle diced ham evenly over the hash browns.
4. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
6. Stir in the sliced green onions.
7. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.
8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
9. Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best texture, avoid thawing the hash browns before baking. Using them frozen prevents excess moisture and keeps the casserole from becoming watery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 235mg
Keywords: Farmer’s Casserole, breakfast casserole, easy breakfast recipe, brunch ideas, hash brown casserole