Description
Farmers Casserole is a hearty and comforting breakfast dish packed with eggs, potatoes, vegetables, and cheese. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping, it offers a balanced mix of protein, carbs, and veggies.
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen hash browns or diced potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
8 large eggs
1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cooked bacon or sausage (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
- Spread frozen hash browns evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread cooked vegetables over potatoes. Add sausage if using.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over potatoes and vegetables. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until casserole is set and top is golden brown.
- Let cool a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Omit meat or use plant-based alternatives for vegetarian version.
- Substitute cheddar with mozzarella, , or feta cheese.
- Add extra veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, or tomatoes.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy twist.
- Use dairy-free milk and cheese for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 290mg
