Farmer’s-Style Breakfast Bake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main

01 - 6 cups frozen shredded hash browns
02 - 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
03 - 2 cups diced ham
04 - 1/2 cup chopped green onions

→ Custard

05 - 8 large eggs, beaten
06 - 24 fl oz evaporated milk (two 12 fl oz cans)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
02 - Spread frozen shredded hash browns evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add a layer of grated Monterey Jack cheese, followed by diced ham and chopped green onions.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together beaten eggs, evaporated milk, garlic salt, and ground black pepper until fully combined. Pour the mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.
04 - Bake uncovered immediately for about 1 hour 15 minutes until center is firm. If prepared ahead, cover and refrigerate overnight, then bake uncovered for about 1 hour 30 minutes until fully set.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, assemble the casserole the night before and bake the next day to enhance flavor melding.