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    Home » Main Dish » Farmer's Ham & Egg Breakfast Casserole

    Published: May 8, 2019 · Modified: Apr 20, 2021 by Desarae

    Farmer's Ham & Egg Breakfast Casserole

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    Hearty potatoes, creamy cheese, salty ham, and smooth eggs are the perfect combination in this Farmer's Ham & Egg Breakfast Casserole. Make this ahead and have a delicious and gourmet breakfast in the morning. 

    Ham & egg casserole in a cast iron skillet. - surrounded by berries.

    What Is A Farmer's Casserole?

    Farmer's casserole is an easy and tasty breakfast casserole that is made  of a a few ingredients from the farm.  The casserole includes hash browns, eggs, ham, cheese, milk and green onions.

    Farmers ham and egg casserole on a cast iron skillet, on top of a wooden cutting board.

    What DO I Need TO Make this Ham & Egg Breakfast Casserole?

    The ingredient list for this recipe are simple.  You'll need:
    • frozen hashbrowns
    • shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or monetary jack work great)
    • diced ham
    • green onions
    • eggs
    • milk
    Ham and egg casserole ingredients.

    How Do I Make Farmers Casserole?

    1. Start by spraying a 2 qt baking dish with non-stick spray.  Layer frozen hash browns in the bottom.
    2. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
    3. Evenly add diced ham.
    4. Sprinkle with diced green onions.
    5. Combine milk, eggs, and seasonings in a medium bowl.
    6. Whisk until smooth.
    7. Pour over hash brown mixture.
    8. Bake until golden.
    Farmer's casserole process.

    Farmer's Casserole Q&A

    Can I make this ham & egg casserole ahead?
    Yes - that is one of the best parts about this meal!  You can make it 24 hours in advance - pop it in the fridge, and bake when ready.
    Can I freeze this casserole?
    A baked casserole may be frozen, up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake. To make ahead/freeze this casserole: you can freeze unbaked casserole up to 2 months.
    How can I tell when it is cooked?
    Bake until a thermometer inserted at the center shows 160° F or a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
    How long do the leftovers last in the refrigerator?
    Your leftovers will keep 3-4 days in the refrigerator.  Individual servings can be reheated in the microwave.
    What kind of pan should I make this in?
    For this recipe you'll want to use a 2 quart baking dish.  Options for this include an 8x8 pan (metal, glass, or aluminum), a 10 inch cast iron skillet, or 2qt casserole dish.  If you'd like to double this dish - opt for a 9x13 pan.
    Ham & egg casserole in a cast iron skillet. - surrounded by berries.

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    Farmers ham and egg casserole on a cast iron skillet, on top of a wooden cutting board.

    Farmer’s Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole

    Prep the night before, pop in the oven in the morning and it'll be an effortlessly gourmet morning!
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 230kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
    • ¾ cup pepper jack cheese shredded
    • 1 cup deli honey ham diced
    • ¼ cup green onions diced
    • 4 eggs beaten
    • 1 ½ cups milk
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions

    • Coat a 2-quart  baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.  An 8x8 or a cast iron skillet work great.
    • arrange potates evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with Cheese, ham and green onions.
    • In a bowl combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture.
    • Bake, uncovered, in a 350 oven for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

    Make-Ahead Directions

    • Prepare as above, cover;chill up to 24 hours bake uncovered for 50-55 minutes.

    Notes

    Can I make this ham & egg casserole ahead?
    Yes - that is one of the best parts about this meal!  You can make it 24 hours in advance - pop it in the fridge, and bake when ready.  
     
    Can I freeze this casserole?
    A baked casserole may be frozen, up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake. To make ahead/freeze this casserole: you can freeze unbaked casserole up to 2 months.
     
    How can I tell when it is cooked?
    Bake until a thermometer inserted at the center shows 160° F or a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. 
     
    How long do the leftovers last in the refrigerator?
    Your leftovers will keep 3-4 days in the refrigerator.  Individual servings can be reheated in the microwave.
     
    What kind of pan should I make this in?
    For this recipe you'll want to use a 2 quart baking dish.  Options for this include an 8x8 pan (metal, glass, or aluminum), a 10 inch cast iron skillet, or 2qt casserole dish.  If you'd like to double this dish - opt for a 9x13 pan.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 9.4mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Comments

    1. aUSREAL says

      July 27, 2021 at 7:26 am

      5 stars
      I used cured ham for it and it was delectable. I am currently living in Spain, people here use lot ot cured ham, chorizo and cured pork loin for cooking. If you ever come to Spain I suggest you to try this ham out:
      https://www.embutidosescamez.com/
      For real, it was awarded the "Best Spanish ham 2020"

      Reply
    2. Mar says

      January 18, 2021 at 4:16 am

      5 stars
      Very original recipe. What about adding some manchego cheese? It gives a very special and tasty touch! congratulations for the recipe, we share it with our clients.

      Reply
    3. Ebony Mccloughan says

      February 17, 2020 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      This blog about Farmer's Ham & Egg Breakfast Casserole helps me a lot in my diet.
      You can have the best Custom Keto Diet plan here:
      Kiss you all!

      Reply
    4. Erin V says

      October 23, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      oh yeah this would kill for father's day at our house!

      Reply
    5. jennifer moreland says

      January 12, 2018 at 9:49 am

      Where did you get that adorable little dish that you made it in? Does it have a lid? CUte as pie.

      Reply
    6. Gee says

      October 13, 2017 at 3:15 am

      Unless i missed it, I didn't see number of servings for the Farmers Casserole. Please advise. i look forward to your response. recipe looks yummy.

      Thanks,

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        October 15, 2017 at 6:35 pm

        Depending on serving size, if you are feeding adults I would say this recipe serves 4-6. You make it in a 9x13 pan, so it depends on how large you want the servings to be.

        Reply
    7. Linda Mcclughen says

      August 15, 2017 at 5:34 pm

      Thank you so much for the recipe. It was delicious! My husband loved it. I added some green pepper since we had so many from the garden. Fresh
      Fruit and cranberry orange muffins accompanied. Thanks again!

      Reply
    8. Jessica says

      July 31, 2017 at 11:25 am

      Can you freeze the leftovers?

      Reply
      • Desarae Fowler says

        July 31, 2017 at 11:13 pm

        yes!

        Reply
    9. Cec HR says

      July 02, 2016 at 11:26 pm

      Could I double the recipe and bake it in a larger casserole dish (9x13)?

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        July 03, 2016 at 6:28 pm

        YES!!! That is typically what I like to do with this recipe. It's too good not too!

        Reply
    10. stacey knutson says

      December 08, 2015 at 11:02 am

      I have fresh not frozen hash browns. Will the cooking time be effected by that?

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        December 09, 2015 at 7:33 am

        yeah, just cook it till the eggs are see- keep checking.I use a toothpick for the center of the dish.

        Reply
    11. Mary Duff says

      November 15, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      It was very good. I muted the flavor to suit my husband's taste: part mozzarella and part taco cheese; dairy case garlic & herb hash browns instead of the southwestern flavor I like, a pound of crumbled bulk sausage fried before adding. My husband had three helpings. The timing was on the mark. Leaving it uncovered gives a nice crust as I sprinkled a bit of the cheese on top also.

      Reply
    12. Melissa says

      October 01, 2015 at 12:36 pm

      This sounds delicious. I will use Cheddar cheese.

      Reply
    13. paul wooten says

      May 04, 2015 at 7:51 am

      do you use the jalapenos in the shredded cheddar cheese to

      Reply

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