Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
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Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
Description
The Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole combines diced ham, onions, colorful bell peppers, and frozen cubed potatoes as a flavorful base. These ingredients are seasoned with salt and black pepper, then topped with an egg mixture that includes half-and-half and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Cooking the dish slowly allows the eggs to set gently, creating a creamy yet firm texture that binds the ingredients together. The cheese sprinkled on top at the end melts to form a mild crust, adding richness and inviting appeal.
The preparation in a slow cooker liner ensures easy cleanup and even cooking. This casserole serves well warm, garnished with fresh parsley to add a hint of brightness. It is well suited for serving multiple guests or providing breakfast over several days since it remains warm and ready in the slow cooker.
Because the dish is cooked on low for several hours, it requires planning ahead but delivers a hands-off cooking experience. Using frozen potatoes speeds preparation and maintains consistent texture. The use of sharp cheddar enhances the savory profile without overwhelming the other ingredients. Fresh parsley as garnish contributes mild herbal notes to round out the flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups ham diced
- ½ cup onion diced
- ½ cup bell pepper green, red or yellow, diced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups potato frozen, cubed
- 14 large egg
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 12 ounces cheddar cheese divided, shredded sharp
- parsley for garnishing, freshly snipped
Instructions
- Place a disposable slow cooker liner inside and then up and over the sides of a slow cooker. Spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the ham, onion, peppers, potatoes and seasonings. Mix well.
- Pour this into the slow cooker and spread it evenly across the bottom.
- In the same bowl, combine the eggs, half & half and 2/3 of the shredded cheese (8 ounces). Whisk until it is well mixed.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly overtop the potatoes & ham.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese overtop the casserole, cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 314mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 669mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 830IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 10.2mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 316mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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