Farmer's Casserole
This hearty meat, potato, egg, and cheese dish is a delicious choice for breakfast or dinner. Just alter your side dishes accordingly.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
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Nonstick cooking spray
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3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
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3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers or shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
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1 cup diced cooked ham, cooked breakfast sausage or Canadian-style bacon
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1/4 cup sliced green onions (2)
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4 beaten eggs or 1 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
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1-1/2 cups milk or one 12-ounce can evaporated milk or evaporated fat-free milk
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1
Coat a 2-quart square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with cheese, ham, and green onions.
2
In a bowl combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture in dish.
3
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.
4
Make-ahead directions: Prepare as above through step 2. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
5
Farmer's Casserole for 12: Prepare as above, except double all ingredients and use a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 45 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 265, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 13%, Calcium 21%, Iron 11%. Exchanges: Starch 1.5, Medium-Fat Meat 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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