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🥔 Farmer’s Casserole – A Hearty Classic Made with Love
🌾 Introduction
Farmer’s Casserole is the definition of comfort on a plate — rustic, filling, and brimming with homestyle flavor. Traditionally enjoyed in diners and cozy country cafés, it’s a layered bake of tender potatoes, savory meat, melty cheese, and creamy egg custard.
You said “My mom orders this every time we go out to lunch, so I surprised her at home.” — that right there is the true spirit of this dish. It’s born from love, hospitality, and feeding the people who matter most.
🧄 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns (or fresh grated potatoes, patted dry)
- 1 cup cooked diced ham, sausage crumbles, or crispy bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend like Colby Jack or Monterey Jack)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or white onion
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup diced bell pepper for extra color
🔪 Instructions / Method
- Prep the Base
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the hash browns evenly across the bottom. - Layer the Savory Goodness
Sprinkle cooked ham/sausage/bacon over the potatoes. Add green onions and half of the cheese. - Make the Egg Mixture
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. - Pour & Top
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. - Bake
- Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is set and lightly golden.
- Rest & Serve
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before slicing. It holds better and cuts clean!
🕰️ History
Farmer’s Casserole has Midwest American roots — originally served on farms and church brunches where one pan needed to feed many hungry people. It became a diner staple in the 1950s and later gained fame through community cookbooks and potlucks. Easy, affordable, adaptable — a working family’s hero.
✅ Benefits
- Protein-packed — keeps you full for hours.
- Customizable — swap meats, veggies, or cheeses.
- Meal-prep friendly — reheats beautifully.
- Make-ahead — assemble the night before and bake in the morning!
🧱 Formation (Layer Order)
- Potatoes (base)
- Meat
- Veggies
- Cheese
- Egg mixture (poured over everything)
💖 Lovers of This Recipe
- Moms who “order the same thing every time” — now you can serve it better at home.
- Brunch hosts wanting easy success.
- Kids who love cheesy breakfast bakes.
- Men who swear they “don’t like quiche” but love THIS. 😆
🍽️ Nutrition (Approx. per serving / 8 portions)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~320 kcal |
| Protein | 17g |
| Carbs | 18g |
| Fat | 20g |
| Fiber | 2g |
🏁 Conclusion
Farmer’s Casserole isn’t just breakfast — it’s an act of kindness in casserole form. It’s the dish that says:
“Sit down. Be comfortable. I made this just for you.”
💞 Final Conclusion with Lovers
To the moms who smile when they recognize their favorite dish,
to the kids who ask for seconds,
to the busy mornings, lazy Sundays, and surprise visits —
Farmer’s Casserole is for you.
Make it once, and it’ll become tradition. 🥘💛
Would you like variations? (Mexican-style, vegetarian, or cheesy-loaded diner edition?) Just say the word!