Farmer's Brunch Casserole

Submitted by Chicagoland Chef du Jour

"I have been making this recipe for about 12 years. I used to make it for brunch but now I serve it for dinner as well. It is loved by all we have served it too. It's great to serve with fresh fruits and "Recipe#126982". If using frozen, defrost first. I have used other cheeses but I find this Monterey Pepper Jack (w/ jalapenos) to work best., cheddar is too bland. NOTE & UPDATE 8/08: I grated red potatoes and the casserole turned out too wet and slimy. UGH. I would suggest purchasing the "Simply Potatoes" or using a potato that bakes up drier. Hope this makes sense."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3 cups potatoes, shredded, ie. Simply Potatoes in refrigerator section
• 3⁄4 cup jalapeno jack cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cooked ham, diced
• 1⁄4 cup scallion, sliced with tops
• 4 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 1⁄2 cups whole milk, not fat free
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Spray round 2" deep casserole or pie plate with nonstick spray.
3. Arrange potatoes evenly in the bottom of the casserole.
4. Sprinkle with cheese, green onions & ham.
5. Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper over potato mixture.
6. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until center is set and inserted knife comes out clean.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Reviews

[DebS 2]

This recipe is awesome just as it is. I've started to substitute other meats and cheeses to go along with what ever is in my refrigerator.

 

[Kit..ty Of Canada]

This dish was enjoyed by all! I made by own potato (parboiled) crust & baked for 15mins. prior to adding the other ingredients. Used a deep dish pie plate with no problem. Ingredients: proscutto ham, a milder jalapeno cheese & white pepper to hide the fact. Total cooking time 1hr. No one found this dish to be too spicy. I liked the fact it was anything other then bland. Thank you Chicago I will be serving this again.

 

[Indiana Debbie]

What a great breakfast casserole! I used co-jack cheese and the simply potatoes. At first I was worried that the onions might overpower the dish, but I was wrong. We will definately have this often.

 

[Amberngriffinco]

SUPER EASY! You could make this the night before and pop into the oven to serve during weekdays! SPICY though! DH will LOVE IT! Using the same recipe, I added Cheddar not Jalapeno Jack and that will be for DS and I tomarro! Really wonderful! THANKS Amberngriffinco