Farmer’s Casserole

Name: Farmer’s Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes; 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 4 large eggs; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + chilling Bake: 55 min.

Yield 6 servings

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This brunch-friendly make-ahead farmer's casserole is a hearty combination of hash brown potatoes, Monterey jack cheese, ham and eggs.

Ingredients

3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup chopped green onions
4 large eggs
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place potatoes in an 8-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, ham and onions. Whisk eggs, milk, pepper and salt; pour over top. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 239 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

Between family and friends, we average 375 visitors a year! This casserole is super handy—you can put it together the night before and let the flavors blend, then bake it in the morning. —Nancy Schmidt, Center, Colorado

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