Farmers Casserole – Ham, Potato & Cheese Breakfast Casserole – One Pan - The Hillbilly Kitchen

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

cooked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water can be used for a lighter texture.

Welcome to the hillbilly kitchen and today we're making a farmer's casserole.

You can mix this up at night, cover it, and refrigerate it for the next morning.

For the base, use about 4 cups of hash browns, which is about 12 to 16 ounces of potatoes.

You can use fresh potatoes or half a bag of frozen hash browns.

Add 1 cup of diced ham, or up to 2 cups depending on your crowd.

You can also use bacon or sausage crumbles as alternatives.

Crack 4 eggs into a bowl, as they will thicken the casserole.

Add 1.5 cups of any kind of milk; evaporated milk is a good option for holiday cooking.

Chop about half an onion, which is roughly between 1/4 cup and 3 cups depending on preference.

Add at least 1 cup of cheese; you can use cheddar or pepper jack.

Spray your casserole dish with cooking spray or wipe it with oil or butter to prevent sticking.

Dump the hash browns into the casserole dish.

If baking immediately, mix the onions into the potatoes; if refrigerating overnight, layer them instead.

Add the cheese on top of the potatoes, mixing in a little if baking immediately.

Spread the diced ham over the cheese and potatoes, mixing slightly if baking right away.

In a bowl, mix the eggs and milk together with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour the egg mixture over the casserole, stirring slightly to incorporate.

Cover the casserole and refrigerate overnight or bake immediately.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Check that the center is set and firm; if it’s still soft, continue baking until done.

Avoid using a loaf pan; a 9x9 casserole dish is recommended for even cooking.

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