Farmer’s Casserole

Easy Breakfast Casserole with Canadian Bacon

This Farmer’s Casserole is one of my favorite easy breakfast recipes! It’s hearty and delicious and so easy to prepare.

This recipe is loaded up with your favorite breakfast foods baked into a delicious, creamy, oh-so-flavorful casserole. I love to make this Canadian bacon casserole on a slow Sunday morning, then keep leftovers for breakfast all week long.

It can also be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer so it can be thrown in the oven whenever you need a quick meal!

Enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner!

Tips and Notes

• You can use hashbrown style potatoes with peppers or swap them out for plain frozen hashbrowns. We like the added texture and flavor of the peppers, but either will be delicious!
• Don’t forget to grease the pan! This helps prevent the casserole from burning on the bottom as it bakes.
• If you notice the top of the casserole browning too quickly before it’s fully baked, cover it loosely with a foil tent and continue to bake until set completely.
• To check if your casserole is done, give the pan a gently shake. The center should jiggle just slightly, but it shouldn’t be watery.
• Let the casserole cool off for 20 minutes before serving. This gives it time to set up 

Variations

• Swap the meat. Feel free to swap the Canadian bacon out for cooked and crumbled traditional bacon.
• Add veggies. Want to bulk your casserole up with some extra nutrition and color? Feel free to add in whatever cooked veggies you like! Try tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers, onion, you name it. Basically, anything you can add to an omelet or frittata would work in this recipe.
• Use another cheese. I love the subtle spice that pepper jack adds, but you could also use mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey jack, you name it.
• Spice it up. If you like a little extra heat, try adding Sriracha or hot sauce, cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, or even chopped green chiles or jalapeños.

Storing and Freezing

Refrigerator: To store leftovers, let the casserole cool completely, then store it in an airtight container or cover it tightly and keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Reheating: To reheat leftovers, warm in the microwave, on low on the stove, or covered in the oven until heated through.

Freezer: To freeze your casserole, I recommend doing so unbaked. This is a great way to prep ahead for busy mornings or weekend guests. Simply combine everything in the casserole dish like you normally would, but don’t bake. Instead, cover with plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to serve, thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as directed.

Why Is It Called Farmer’s Casserole?

It’s called a farmer’s casserole because it’s made with a bunch of classic “farm” ingredients! Eggs, bacon, hashbrown style potatoes, cheese, milk…okay, and a couple of additional things to spice it up.

Why Is My Breakfast Casserole Soggy?

If your breakfast casserole seems soggy, then it likely isn’t baking properly!

Make sure you preheat the oven to 375ºF before baking and give it plenty of time to cook. There’s a lot of liquid, so it will likely need the full 1 to 1 1/2 hours.