This easy Farmer’s Breakfast Casserole recipe is full of hash brown potatoes, eggs, breakfast meat, and more hearty ingredients you’ll love. Try out a tasty breakfast casserole bake that your family will enjoy.

A simple baked breakfast casserole

There’s something so comforting about waking up to the smell of a warm, cheesy farmer’s breakfast casserole baking in the oven. Around here, it’s a family favorite—especially on weekends, holidays, or when we have guests. It’s the kind of dish that fills up hungry bellies and brings everyone to the table with a smile.

Whether you call it a farmers’ casserole recipe or a farmers’ breakfast bake, this easy make-ahead dish is packed with everything we love: breakfast meat, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and golden hash browns. It’s hearty, packed with protein, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy mornings or lazy brunches.

Why you’ll love this breakfast casserole

You’ll love this farmer’s casserole recipe because it’s so easy to make ahead—just prep it the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning. It feeds a crowd, making it perfect for big families or when you have weekend guests.

This baked casserole recipe is wonderfully customizable, so you can swap ingredients to fit whatever you have on hand, and best of all, it’s a one-pan wonder, which means fewer dishes and less mess.

Key Ingredients in a Classic Farmer’s Breakfast Casserole

Hash Browns: Frozen or fresh shredded hash browns are the base. You can even use diced potatoes if you prefer.
Eggs: They bind everything together and make the dish rich and fluffy.
Breakfast meat: The original recipe calls for diced ham, but you can always use breakfast sausage, Canadian bacon, or any other breakfast meat of your choice. A chicken sausage breakfast casserole sounds really good!
Cheese: This recipe uses jack cheese, but I also love sharp cheddar cheese. Feel free to get creative!
Onion, spices, jalapeno: Green onion and spices are used to flavor up this breakfast bake. The jalapenos are optional, but they add flavor for those who don’t mind a little spice in their breakfast.

Easy Farmer’s Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Let me walk you through how to make this baked breakfast casserole with tips and a simple recipe that’s been tested and loved by my own crew!

Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
Spray an 8×8-inch, square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Add your layer of hash browns and spread them out evenly on the bottom of the casserole dish.
Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese, diced ham (or other breakfast meat), and green onions over the top of the hash browns.
Add eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and jalapenos to a mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Pour the egg mixture over the hash brown mixture in the casserole dish. Spread out this mixture evenly to the edges of the dish.

Bake the breakfast casserole uncovered for about 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick or knife inserted in the center of the dish comes out clean.
Let your baked breakfast dish stand for about 5 minutes or so before serving. Cut and plate your casserole and add your favortie toppings – sour cream, hot sauce, avocado – whatever you love!

Easy Farmer's Breakfast Casserole Recipe

This baked farmer's casserole breakfast uses hash browns, eggs, and ham, and is a delicious and hearty breakfast bake that the whole family will love.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Course Breakfast

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup diced cooked ham you can also try cooked breakfast sausage or Canadian bacon
2 green onions sliced
4 eggs beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 jalapenos (optional) seeded and chopped

Instructions

Pre-heat your oven to 350 F.
Spray an 8x8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Add your layer of hash browns and spread them out evenly on the bottom of the casserole dish.
Sprinkle jack cheese, diced ham (or other breakfast meat), and green onions over the top of the hash browns.
Add eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and jalapenos to a mixing bowl and stir until combined. Pour the egg mixture over the hash brown mixture in the casserole dish.
Bake the breakfast casserole uncovered for about 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick or knife inserted in the center of the dish comes out clean.
Let your baked breakfast dish stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

*This recipe has been provided by Culinary.net and adapted from Better Homes and Gardens.

My Tips for the Perfect Farmer’s Casserole Recipe

Crisp the Hash Browns First: If you have time, browning the hash browns in a skillet before baking adds an extra layer of texture and flavor.
Use a Large Mixing Bowl: You’ll be stirring a lot of ingredients—give yourself room!
Let it Rest Before Slicing: Give the casserole about 5-10 minutes to cool before cutting. It’ll hold together better.
Prep the Night Before: Mix everything, pour it into the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake in the morning for an easy, no-fuss breakfast.
Make It Your Own: Add your favorite vegetable (try spinach, broccoli, bell peppers, shallots, etc.), swap out the breakfast meats, or use different cheeses. This recipe is very forgiving!

Perfect for Holidays, Potlucks, and Busy School Mornings

I love making this farmer’s breakfast bake on Christmas morning or before a big family outing. It’s also a hit at church brunch events and potlucks. And when school starts back up, I prep it Sunday night and heat up slices all week long for quick breakfasts before we all leave in the morning.

Enjoy this hearty breakfast casserole

If you’ve never tried making a breakfast casserole with hash browns, this is the place to start. It’s warm, filling, and full of flavor—truly a “stick-to-your-ribs” kind of meal that farmers (and busy parents!) would be proud of. One thing’s for sure: it’s bound to become a staple in your home, just like it is in ours.

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