Farmers Market Ham & Egg Breakfast Casserole (No Bread!)

Farmers Market Breakfast Casseroles is the most satisfying and heartiest way to start your day! This egg dish is loaded with hearty potatoes, creamy cheese, and delicious diced ham. Follow our recipe and enjoy a delectable and gourmet breakfast in the morning.

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Do you enjoy eggs for breakfast? Are you sick of eating eggs the same way every day? Try my recipe for farmers market breakfast casserole for an “eggsciting” breakfast to kickstart your mornings! Not only does it taste great, but it is also a filling meal.

This tasty breakfast casserole only requires a few ingredients – hash browns, eggs, cheese, ham, and evaporated milk with a pinch of salt and pepper make for the perfect combo. Everything is baked together to make a delicious breakfast dish. It’s great for a make-ahead family breakfast because it can be made the night before. I have made this ham and egg casserole many times, and it never fails to make morning family gatherings special.

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Why you should make this Farmers Market Breakfast Casserole

This farmers market breakfast dish comes together quickly. The recipe calls for five ingredients, all of which can be found at your local grocery store. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a baking dish and bake until done. It’s extremely simple—just follow the steps in this recipe.
This ham and egg casserole can be prepared ahead of time. Bake it in the evening and eat it first thing in the morning. This is the ideal breakfast for folks who are constantly on the go or for really busy mornings. Simply reheat a bit of this breakfast casserole and wrap it in a tortilla for a quick breakfast. You’re out the door in a flash, equipped with a great, portable breakfast to fuel the rest of your hectic day.
The casserole is a versatile dish. To make it a heartier breakfast, add vegetables such as spinach, mushrooms, green onions, green bell pepper, and tomatoes. If you choose, you can substitute chicken shreds for the ham.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this 5 Ingredient Papaya Breakfast Bowl

What You Need To Make This Egg & Ham Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Eggs, hash browns, cheese, ham, and evaporated milk.

large eggs
frozen Ore Ida hash browns
shredded Colby jack cheese
diced ham
evaporated milk (whole or 2% work best)
salt
black pepper

How to Make Farmers Market Breakfast Casserole

The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.

Collage of creating Ham & Egg Breakfast Casserole.

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 9×13-baking dish.
Spread frozen hash browns along the bottom of the pan then top with cheese, ham and green onions. (Photo 1)
In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, evaporated milk, salt and pepper, whisk until fully combined. Pour egg mixture into the baking dish. (Photo 2)
If you are making this ahead you can cover and store in the fridge until ready to bake.
Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until the center is set and firm.
Allow to cool slightly before serving (Photo 3)

Slice of Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole on a plate with a fork.

Storage

This casserole is great for reheating and storing! You can either cut it up and wrap it into individual servings or you can store it right in the baking dish in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat individual portions wrap the casserole in a slightly damp paper towel and microwave for 30-second increments until warmed through. You can reheat the whole casserole at once in the oven on 300.

Egg and ham in a casserole with a bowl of eggs on the side.

Substitutions and Variations

Eating low carb? Switch out the potato hashbrowns for cauliflower ones instead!
Add more veggies! You can add any type of veggie you’d like to your farmes market casserole! Onions, green peppers, mushrooms and balck olives make a great addtion.
Make it egg free by replacing the eggs in the recipe with “Just Eggs” a vegan egg replacement you can find in most grocery stores!
Change the meat up! Have leftover steak? Add it in! Bacon and sausage go well with this recipe too!

Recipe FAQs

Is This Farmer’s Breakfast Casserole recipe gluten-free?

It certainly is! This recipe calls for gluten-free Ore-Ida shredded hash browns. Evaporated milk is inherently gluten-free. Also, make sure the ham you buy is gluten-free by reading the label.

Can you use regular milk instead of evaporated milk in this Ham and Egg Casserole?

Yes, you can – BUT it’s not going to have the same texture or smoothness that you’ll get by using evaporated milk. If you do use regular milk you’ll want to go with whole or 2%.

Can you use fresh potatoes for the frozen hash browns?

Fresh potatoes begin to oxidize as soon as they are grated. This gives an unappetizing grey tint to your casserole. If you are planning to make this ahead of time and leave it in your fridge for any length of time it’s best to use frozen hashbrowns.

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A slice of baked egg with ham on a white plate.

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