Crock Pot Breakfast Recipe
This Crock Pot Breakfast casserole is a hearty, easy-to-make meal perfect for busy mornings or brunch gatherings. Combining crispy hash browns, savory breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese, it’s a comforting dish that requires minimal prep and cooks effortlessly in the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 bag (32 oz or 900 g) frozen hash browns
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup (75 g) diced onion
- 1/2 cup (75 g) diced bell peppers (optional)
Egg Mixture
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Cheeses
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage: Cook and crumble the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Layer the Ingredients: Spray the inside of your crock pot with non-stick spray. Spread the frozen hash browns evenly on the bottom. Sprinkle the cooked sausage, diced onions, and optional bell peppers over the hash browns.
- Mix the Egg Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Combine and Add Cheese: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the crock pot. Then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and the optional Monterey Jack cheese on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the eggs are fully set and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve: Once cooked, let the casserole rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm. Enjoy your hearty breakfast straight from the crock pot!
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole the night before and refrigerate it, then cook in the morning.
- Feel free to substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Bell peppers are optional but add a nice flavor and color variation.
- Monitor your slow cooker’s temperature, as cooking times can vary based on model and size.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and cheese with appropriate non-dairy alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg
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