Description
A hearty and hassle-free breakfast casserole perfect for busy mornings and holiday gatherings, made effortlessly in a crock pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage or bacon
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 24 oz frozen hash browns
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Layer the frozen hash browns at the bottom of the crock pot.
- Add the cooked sausage or bacon over the potatoes.
- Top with diced vegetables and most of the cheese.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients in the crock pot.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, checking doneness with a knife.
- Serve warm with toppings like salsa, sour cream, or additional cheese.
Notes
This casserole can be made with various meats and vegetables. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg