The Best Breakfast Farmers Casserole Recipe

This farmers casserole recipe is about to revolutionize your mornings. Ditch the boring oatmeal and greasy breakfast sandwiches, and forget everything you thought you knew about casseroles. This one is bursting with flavor, packed with wholesome ingredients, and fits perfectly into a healthy lifestyle.

Made with fluffy, protein-rich eggs, perfectly roasted sweet potatoes for natural sweetness, and savory breakfast sausage for a satisfying kick. Bell peppers and sweet onions add a delightful crunch and vibrant color, while a touch of baby spinach sneaks in some essential vitamins.

But the best part? This casserole is completely gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a delicious option for everyone! It’s a one-pan wonder that’s incredibly filling and guaranteed to keep you energized and satisfied all morning long.

Gluten-free doesn’t have to mean flavor-free! These easy gluten-free casserole recipes are perfect for whipping up a delicious breakfast or dinner.

This hearty farmers casserole is bursting with fresh herbs and vibrant vegetables, all bound together with creamy dairy-free cheese for a guilt-free, satisfying breakfast.

What Do You Need to Make a Healthy Farmes Casserole Recipe

To make this deliciously easy breakfast casserole you will need a few kitchen essentials, lots of eggs, and fresh veggies.

1 lb breakfast sausage
1/2 vidalia onion, diced
2 sweet potatoes
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
1/2 cup dairy-free shredded cheddar cheese
2 fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
12 large eggs

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When making this healthy farmer’s breakfast casserole I always opt for organic herbs and vegetables, pasture-raised eggs, and quality meat. You can order quality meat from small regenerative farms online and have it shipped to your door here: Crowd Cow.

This recipe uses dairy-free cheese instead of regular cheese. You can use whatever cheese you prefer. This is the one that I like: dairy-free cheddar cheese.

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What is a Farmers Casserole?

A Farmer’s casserole is a hearty breakfast casserole typically made with “farm-friendly” ingredients. While there can be variations, it often includes:

Base: Often diced hash browns (can be frozen for convenience), but some healthier versions might use shredded or cubed sweet potatoes.
Protein: Diced ham, cooked breakfast sausage, or crumbled bacon are common choices.
Eggs and Dairy: Eggs are whisked together (sometimes with milk) to bind everything. Cheese, usually shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack, is mixed in for melty goodness.
Vegetables: Chopped green onions or chives are a common addition, and some recipes might include bell peppers, mushrooms, or broccoli.

The casserole is assembled in a baking dish, layered with these ingredients, and baked until set and golden brown. It’s a great make-ahead breakfast option as it can be reheated easily.

This healthy farmers casserole recipe follows this loosely, as I swap out a few ingredients for healthier options, and include a variety of tasty vegetables.

How to Make a Healthy Farmers Casserole Recipe

First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

While classic farmers casseroles often feature hash browns, we’re taking a healthier turn by swapping them for delicious sweet potatoes.

Peel, and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-2″cubes. Place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, and roast in the oven for 20 minutes.

While the sweet potatoes bake in the oven dice the bell peppers, onions, and herbs, slice the cherry tomatoes, and chop the baby spinach.

Then cook the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat.

When the breakfast sausages are brown and you don’t see any pink, remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon leaving the pot in the skillet.

Add the diced onions to the hot skillet and cook in the pork fat, stirring continuously until softened.

Next, add the peppers to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add the sliced tomatoes.

Then add the fresh herbs.

Return the cooked breakfast sausage to the skillet.

Stir to combine all ingredients, remove from the heat, and set aside.

Next, in a large mixing bowl combine eggs and whisk them until fully scrambled.

Then add the shredded cheese to the eggs.

How to Layer a Breakfast Egg Casserole

Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and grab a square baking dish. Layer the sweet potatoes at the bottom of the dish.

Next, transfer the ground sausage and vegetables to the casserole dish.

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Then pour the egg mixture on top of the farmers breakfast casserole ingredients. The liquid egg will make its way through the dish and most of the cheese will remain towards the top.

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Pop the covered farmers casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes. The casserole is done when a toothpick or sharp knife inserted into the center comes out clean. For the last 10-15 minutes, remove the foil to allow the top to brown beautifully.

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Easy Healthy Farmers Casserole Recipe

This farmer’s casserole makes the perfect breakfast. But it is more than just a breakfast dish, or delicious meal. It’s a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients and a great way to jumpstart your day.

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Imagine a hearty casserole brimming with fluffy eggs, providing a complete protein source. Savory breakfast sausage adds a satisfying layer of goodness, while vibrant bell peppers and juicy tomatoes offer a delightful pop of color and vitamins. Don’t forget the sweet potatoes! Baked sweet potatoes form the base, providing a comforting layer of carbohydrates, and an extra dose of beta-carotene.

The magic truly happens when all these ingredients are bound together with a creamy egg and cheese mixture. This fluffy base not only holds everything in place but also adds richness and flavor.

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This versatility is one of the things that makes a farmer’s casserole so appealing. You can easily customize it with your favorite ingredients, making it a great way to use up leftover vegetables or cooked meats. Whether you’re looking for a hearty breakfast bake to fuel a busy morning or a comforting farmer’s brunch casserole to share with friends and family, a farmer’s casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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Yield:
8

Prep Time:
20 minutes

Cook Time:
55 minutes

Total Time:
1 hour 15 minutes

This healthy farmers casserole recipe reimagines the classic with breakfast sausage, eggs, sweet potatoes, spinach, bell peppers, & tomatoes.

Ingredients

1 lb breakfast sausage
1/2 vidalia onion, diced
2 sweet potatoes
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
1/2 cup dairy-free shredded cheddar cheese
2 fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
12 large eggs

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Bake on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet for 20 minutes.
Cook the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat.
Remove the cooked sausage with a slotted spoon, leaving the pork fat in the skillet.
Then saute the onions in the pork fat over medium heat until soft, then add the bell peppers and sliced tomatoes.
Stir to combine, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Then add the fresh herbs and baby spinach until wilted.
Return the ground pork to the skillet, stir to combine, remove from heat, and set aside.
In a separate bowl whisk the eggs.
Add the shredded cheese to the eggs.
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and line the bottom of a casserole dish with the sweet potatoes.
Next, add the vegetable and sausage mixture into the baking dish.
Pour egg mixture over top. of the casserole ingredients.
Cover with foil and bake for 45-55 minutes.
Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes.
Enjoy.