Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
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Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Description
The Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe combines staple breakfast ingredients by layering frozen hash browns, sausage or bacon, and shredded cheese inside a crockpot. The eggs beaten with milk are poured over the layered ingredients, allowing them to soak and bind everything together as it cooks. Cooking on low for several hours slowly cooks the eggs and softens the potato, resulting in a hearty, home-cooked casserole with a filled and creamy center and flavorful pockets of sausage or bacon. Black pepper and salt add seasoning throughout.
The texture blends soft eggs with tender potatoes softened by long, slow cooking, while the melted cheese adds moistness and richness. This preparation requires minimal active time, ideal for morning routines or busy days.
This casserole can be served directly from the crockpot for easy serving, making it an option for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings. It pairs well with simple sides like fresh fruit or toast if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 dozen egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 oz. package hash brown potatoes frozen
- 1 .6 oz. bag sausage or bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (or Colby Jack)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup green onions diced (optional)
Instructions
- Layer half the frozen potatoes, half the bacon or sausage, and 1 cup shredded cheese in your greased crock pot and sprinkle on salt and pepper. Repeat these layers one more time.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese over the top evenly.
- Beat the eggs and milk together. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese evenly in the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours) or until eggs are set and thoroughly cooked.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 278mg | 93% |
| Sodium | 284mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 280mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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