Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole is an easy way to make a hearty morning meal in minutes. Simply add a handful of ingredients to a slow cooker before going to bed and breakfast will be waiting for you when you wake up.
Servings: 8 1½ cup servings
Calories: 803kcal
Ingredients
- 28 ounces package of frozen O’Brien hash browns
- 1 cup (1 medium) diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup (1 medium) diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup diced sweet yellow onion
- 1 pound (2 cups) cooked and crumbled mild breakfast sausage
- 1 pound (1¼ cups) cooked and crumbled smoked bacon
- 3 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 12 large eggs
- ¾ cup half and half
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Generously spray a 6 to 7-quart crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the frozen hash browns in the bottom of the prepared crockpot.
- Sprinkle the green and red diced bell peppers and the diced onion over the hash browns.
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage and cooked bacon over the diced vegetables.
- Sprinkle the freshly shredded cheese over the meat layer.
- Add the 12 eggs, half and half, onion powder, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine completely.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cheese layer. Cook on low for 8 hours. Serve while hot.
Notes
Servings: 8 - 1 ½ cup servings
Storage:
- To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To Freeze: Store cooked and cooled casserole in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- To Reheat: Reheat in the microwave.
- You must spray the crockpot first. this dish cooks for quite a long time and will burn or stick otherwise.
- You can use a slow cooker liner for an easy cleanup.
- If you don’t want to use regular eggs, this recipe will work with egg substitute.
Nutrition
Calories: 803kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 374mg | Sodium: 1581mg | Potassium: 785mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1578IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 389mg | Iron: 3mg