Two Comforting Brunch Casseroles

Comforting and hearty brunch casseroles can start the morning off with a smile and power you through the day. These two recipes hit the mark: Cheesy Baked Potato Casserole, with crumbled bacon and cubed potatoes smothered in melted cheddar cheese, and Farmer’s Casserole, a hearty combination of meat, cheese, eggs and a hint of spice from jalapeños. The Farmer’s Casserole can be prepared this night before, chilled overnight and popped in the oven – just in time for an easy brunch with friends or family.

Brunch casseroles

Cheesy Baked Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

• 5 pounds red potatoes, cubed
• 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 pound cheddar cheese, cubed
• 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Heat oven to 325 F. In a large bowl, combine potatoes and bacon. In separate large bowl, combine cheese, onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, salt and pepper. Add to potato and bacon mixture until combined. Pour into 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake 50-60 minutes until browned and bubbly.

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Farmer’s Casserole

Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens

Cook time: 50-55 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
• ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup diced cooked ham, cooked breakfast sausage or Canadian-style bacon
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 F. Coat a 2-quart, square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange hash browns evenly in bottom of dish. Sprinkle cheese, ham and green onions over hash browns. In a bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper and jalapeños. Pour egg mixture over hash brown mixture in dish.

Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes, or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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