“Hearty Farmer’s Casserole”

This overnight Farmer’s Casserole is a hearty breakfast or brunch dish featuring hash browns, ham, and cheese, all baked in a creamy egg mixture for a comforting start to your day.

Ingredients:

• Frozen hash browns – 3 cups
• Shredded Monterey Jack Pepper cheese – 3/4 cup
• Cooked ham, cubed – 1 cup
• Green onion, finely chopped – 1/4 cup
• Eggs, beaten – 4
• Evaporated milk – 1 can (12 oz)
• Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper – 1/4 teaspoon

Instructions:

1. Grease Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch dish.
2. Layer Hash Browns: Spread frozen hash browns evenly across the bottom.
3. Add Ingredients: Layer cheese, cubed ham, and green onion evenly over the hash browns.
4. Whisk Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour & Refrigerate: Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight for best flavor and texture.
6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake 40–50 minutes until set and lightly golden. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.