Farmers Casserole

Farmers Casserole is made with diced ham, peppers, onion, shredded hash browns, egg and cheese! A delicious meal for breakfast or dinner!

This recipe was updated February 24, 2020. 

Farmers Casserole is one of my new favorites in my line-up of breakfast casseroles. Breakfast casseroles like Western Omelet Casserole, Crustless Quiche, Hash brown Crust Breakfast Casserole and Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole make the perfect breakfast or dinner. 

What Is A Farmer’s Casserole?

This recipe uses ingredients that might be found “on the farm” like vegetables, ham and milk. Layered and baked together for a delicious meal! 

This hearty breakfast casserole is one that is sure to make everyone come back for seconds. I love making this when I know friends or family will be visiting. 

Ingredients: frozen hash browns, eggs, diced ham, red bell pepper, green onion, evaporated milk and cheese. 

How To Make Farmers Casserole

Scroll down for full printable recipe and ingredient list. 

• Begin by placing hash browns in a 9×13 casserole dish. Make sure to spray the dish with non-stick spray before you add the hash browns. 

• Top with diced ham, diced red pepper and onion. 

• In a bowl, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk and spices.
• Top with shredded cheese and pour egg mixture over the whole casserole. 
• Bake at 375 for 45-55 minutes or until eggs are cooked. 

Can You Use Fresh Potatoes Instead Of Frozen? 

I would recommend sticking with frozen hash browns for this recipe. Fresh grated potatoes can turn color if not cooked immediately. 

Other Ingredient Options

One thing I love about casseroles like this is that you can really customize it and make it your own. Change the cheese, meat or veggies to make your favorite version. Here are a few options to add into this Farmers casserole.

• Mushrooms
• Chopped Spinach
• Chopped Broccoli

Can you Freeze Farmers Casserole?

Yes! You can freeze this breakfast casserole and it will last about 2 months. Make sure to let the casserole completely cool and then wrap very tight with plastic wrap and foil. If you know you will be freezing, use a disposable pan. If I have all of the ingredients, sometimes I like to make one to eat and make one to freeze at the same time. 

Tips for making Farmers Breakfast Casserole

• Let the frozen hash browns thaw for a few minutes to make it easier to break them apart and helps the casserole not be watery.
• Let the casserole sit for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
• Use different cheeses to change up the casserole. Some of my favorites are shredded Swiss, pepper jack for a little spice or mozzarella.
• Change it up by substituting cooked breakfast sausage for ham. 

This hearty breakfast casserole is one that is sure to make everyone come back for seconds. I love making this when I know friends or family will be visiting. 

More Breakfast Recipes

• Hash Brown Casserole – Just like Cracker Barrel, this cheesy casserole makes a great side dish. 
• Instant Pot French Toast Casserole – Love this sweet breakfast that can be made in pressure cooker. 
• Breakfast Pizza – Pizza for breakfast! Dough topped with eggs and cheese. 
• Banana Bread Muffins – Perfect on the go breakfast. 

You may also enjoy this Easy Breakfast Casserole from Gimme Some Oven.

*** Make this dish, make sure to give it a star rating below.