Farmer's Casserole

Servings: Makes 6 servings.

Prep Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients on sale: 5

Ingredients

•  Nonstick cooking spray
•  3  cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
•  3/4  cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers or shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
• 1  cup diced cooked ham, cooked breakfast sausage or Canadian-style bacon
•  1/4  cup sliced green onions (2)
•  4 beaten eggs or 1 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
•  1-1/2  cups milk or one 12-ounce can evaporated milk or evaporated fat-free milk
•  1/8  teaspoon salt
•  1/8  teaspoon black pepper

 

 

Directions

1. Coat a 2-quart square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with cheese, ham, and green onions.

2. In a bowl combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over potato mixture in dish.

3. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.

4. Make-ahead directions: Prepare as above through step 2. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

5. Farmer’s Casserole for 12: Prepare as above, except double all ingredients and use a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 45 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings.

 

Nutrition information

Per serving: Calories 265, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 13%, Calcium 21%, Iron 11%. Exchanges: Starch 1.5, Medium-Fat Meat 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Farmer"s Casserole