Here’s a hearty Farmer’s Casserole — a classic comfort food that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Think layers of potatoes, sausage or bacon, eggs, cheese, and vegetables baked into a golden, satisfying dish. 🥔🧀🥓
🥘 Farmer’s Casserole Recipe
🧺 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 4 cups diced potatoes (about 4 medium, peeled or unpeeled)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 8 oz breakfast sausage or bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: 1 cup spinach, mushrooms, or other vegetables
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or cooking spray.
- Cook the potatoes
- Dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté potatoes until just tender, about 8–10 minutes.
- Add onions and bell peppers; cook 3–4 more minutes.
- Prepare meat
- Cook sausage until browned, or cook bacon until crisp and crumble.
- Combine with cooked potatoes and vegetables.
- Layer the casserole
- Spread half of the potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with half of the cheese.
- Repeat layers with remaining potato mixture and cheese.
- Mix eggs and milk
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Pour evenly over the casserole.
- Bake
- Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, until eggs are set and top is golden.
- Serve warm
- Garnish with fresh herbs (parsley or chives) if desired.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Vegetarian version: Omit sausage/bacon; add extra veggies like zucchini, mushrooms, or broccoli.
- Cheese options: Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Swiss, or a mix.
- Make ahead: Assemble the casserole a day in advance, cover, refrigerate, and bake in the morning.
- Extra flavor: Add 1 tsp smoked paprika or hot sauce for a kick.
If you want, I can also give you a southern-style breakfast version that uses hash browns and sausage gravy for an ultra-rich Farmer’s Casserole. Do you want that version too?
