Description
A hearty and comforting Farmer’s Breakfast Casserole combining crispy hash browns, melted cheddar cheese, savory diced ham, and green onions all soaked in a creamy egg and evaporated milk mixture, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a filling breakfast or brunch that feeds a crowd with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 3 cups shredded hash browns
Cheese and Meat
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced ham
Vegetables
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
Egg Mixture
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 4 large eggs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Hash Browns: Spread the shredded hash browns evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, forming the base layer for the casserole.
- Add Cheese and Ham: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the hash browns, then add the diced ham on top. Follow by evenly distributing the sliced green onions over the ham layer.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, eggs, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients in the casserole dish, ensuring it covers the ingredients evenly.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the eggs are fully set.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm for a satisfying breakfast or brunch meal.
Notes
- Use frozen hash browns thawed and drained if fresh is not available.
- Substitute ham with cooked bacon or sausage for variation.
- Add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- For a low-fat version, use reduced-fat cheese and milk instead of evaporated milk.
- Ensure the casserole rests before slicing to allow it to set properly and slice cleanly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Farmer's Breakfast Casserole, Breakfast Casserole, Hash Brown Casserole, Brunch Recipes, Easy Breakfast
