Can you freeze farmer’s casserole?
Cooked farmer’s casserole freezes well. To freeze, let the casserole cool completely, then wrap the container with plastic wrap followed by a layer of aluminum foil. This casserole can be frozen for up to three months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours. Then cook in a 350° oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until heated through.
Farmer’s Casserole Recipe Tips
Can you use fresh potatoes in farmer’s casserole?
Frozen hash browns make easy prep work for this farmers breakfast casserole, but you can use fresh potatoes to make hash browns. (The grater attachment on your food processor will make quick work of it.) However, in order to prevent a soggy casserole, you need to remove moisture from the potatoes and make crispy hash brown potatoes before using them.
What can you serve with farmer’s casserole?
Plan to fill out your breakfast table with all the brunch classics. Any one of your fresh fruit salad recipes will do. Warm cinnamon roll recipes and crispy bacon are all delicious options. (And, of course, don’t forget the mimosas!)
Watch How to Make Farmer’s Casserole
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
1
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.
1
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.
2
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.
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