A wonderful combination of homestyle comfort and amazing flavors, farmer’s casserole is an easy dish that’s been passed down the generations. It makes a wonderful brunch dish that everyone can enjoy on a Saturday or Sunday morning. The rustic charm is unmistakable and the flavors are truly fantastic.
Trace the history of this casserole back to reveal its origin and you’ll find the dish was able to pull all the family together even during the busiest harvest days. Serve up this flavorful delight and everyone at the breakfast table will soon have a happy smile on their face.
As this is such a special dish, it’s worth whipping it up with good quality ingredients, and it’s also a good idea to cook the bacon until it’s at that beautiful perfectly crisp stage. The ingredients are layered to make this farmer’s casserole, so every mouthful reveals flavor upon flavor.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
This mouthwatering breakfast casserole is really simple but the flavor is amazing. This might end up becoming your new favorite brunch dish.
How to Serve It:
Enjoy it with a fruit cup or some yogurt or whatever else you enjoy for breakfast.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, you can assemble it in advance and bake later if you want.
Variations and Substitutions:
You can use milk or cream in place of the evaporated milk. Use another type of shredded cheese if you like.
Ingredients needed:
- Bacon slices
- Potatoes
- Evaporated milk
- Green onions
- Eggs
- Monterey jack cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
How to make Farmer’s Casserole:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Fry the bacon in the oil until crisp and then chop into pieces.
Layer the potato slices in a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle the green onions on top.
Whisk the eggs with the evaporated milk, and pour over the potatoes and green onions.
Pour the egg mixture into the casserole dish
Followed by the cheese.
Then add the bacon on top
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and set on top.
Let it rest for 10 minutes or so, and then slice and serve.
You’re definitely going to love this farmer’s casserole. It makes a great breakfast or brunch and is full of hearty flavors to start the day on a positive note.
Storage Instructions:
Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Farmer’s Casserole
You’re definitely going to love this farmer’s casserole. It makes a great breakfast or brunch and is full of hearty flavors to start the day on a positive note.
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
- 6 bacon slices
- 6 cups peeled, diced potatoes
- 2 cans evaporated milk
- 2 chopped green onions
- 8 beaten eggs
- 1½ cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon each salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Fry the bacon in the oil until crisp and then chop into pieces.
- Layer the potato slices in a greased baking dish and sprinkle the green onions on top.
- Whisk the eggs with the evaporated milk, and pour over the potatoes and green onions.
- Pour the egg mixture into the casserole dish, then add the bacon on top, followed by the cheese.
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and set on top.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes or so, and then slice and serve.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.
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