Ahh, Farmer’s Casserole—classic, cozy, and perfect for breakfast or dinner 😋
Here’s a tried-and-true version that’s hearty, simple, and crowd-pleasing.
🥔 Farmer’s Casserole (Easy & Hearty)
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes (thawed)
- 1–1½ cups cooked ham, bacon, or sausage (diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Colby-Jack)
- ¼ cup chopped onion (optional)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish (8×8 or similar).
- Spread hash browns evenly in the dish.
- Sprinkle meat, onion, and cheese over the potatoes.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over everything.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
👍 Tips & Variations
- Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for extra veggies
- Swap ham for turkey sausage or go meatless
- Make it overnight: assemble, refrigerate, bake in the morning
- Serve with toast, fruit, or a simple salad
If you want, I can give you:
- a slow-cooker version
- a low-carb or vegetarian twist
- or a one-pan farmhouse-style version
Just say the word 👩🌾🍳
