This Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe (slow cooker), is a simple recipe made with just five ingredients.
Made with eggs, potatoes, and sausage, this hearty and savory meal is sure to please about everyone.
What you will read about in this recipe.
- What is Crockpot Breakfast Casserole?
- Why we love this easy slow cooker breakfast recipe.
- Ingredients needed to make this Crockpot Breakfast.
- Tips for making the best casserole for breakfast.
- How to make this Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe .
- How to store breakfast casserole.
- Print the recipe for this Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
What is Crockpot Breakfast Casserole?
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole is a combination of favorite breakfast foods slow cooked together to make one great tasting meal.
I like how easy it is to make this casserole using a slow cooker!
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Why we love this easy slow cooker breakfast recipe.
Making breakfast does not get any easier than dumping your ingredients into a slow cooker and setting it to cook for you. You can even set it to cook if your slow cooker allows you to.
Here is what else we like about this recipe.
- Breakfast casserole has eggs, potatoes, and sausage already in it. All you need to do is get the orange juice ready to serve it with!
- Personalizing this recipe is as easy as adding a few drops of hot sauce, sliced onions, or even a can of diced tomatoes with chilis.
- This is the perfect solution for a carefree breakfast to serve to a crowd such as guests or to bring to an early tailgate gathering.
- Breakfast casserole is made with basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.
- This is the perfect breakfast idea for holiday mornings when you are busy doing other things.
- About everyone can agree on this recipe.
Ingredients needed to make this Crockpot Breakfast.
- Potatoes. Shredded potatoes or shredded hash browns (like the frozen kind).
- Breakfast Sausage. The breakfast sausage should be browned, crumbled, with excess fat drained.
- Eggs. Use large eggs for this recipe.
- Bell Pepper. Stem and seeds removed and then chopped or diced small.
- Cheddar Cheese. Shredded or grated work best in this recipe.
- Seasonings as desired.
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Tips for making the best casserole for breakfast.
Layering your ingredients in your slow cooker is the key to cooking this recipe. This is done to prevent the bottom of the casserole from getting soggy from the eggs (which should go on top).
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More helpful tips for you.
- This recipe was made in a large Crock Pot. If yours is less than six quarts, you can cut the ingredients in half.
- If you are shredding your own potatoes, it is a good idea to let them sit on a stack of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to dry up the excess moisture.
- Frozen hash browns will slow cook better than thawed hash browns. They may however, make slow cooking this recipe a bit longer.
- Using pre-cooked breakfast sausage will make this recipe even easier!
- This recipe can be assembled the night before and then set to slow cook overnight.
- Your casserole should be done when the eggs are set.
How to make this Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe .
Prep Time: 15 minutes .
Slow Cook Time: 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low .
Servings: 10 .
- Prepare your ingredients as indicated. Your potatoes should be grated, meat should be browned, and pepper should be diced. Also, your can prep your slow cooker or Crock Pot for nonstick.
- Whisk together your eggs with your seasonings and peppers in a medium bowl.
- To make the layers, start by layering half of the potatoes on the bottom of the pot with one half of the cooked sausage on top.
- Cover the sausage with one half of your cheese and then repeat the layering process .
- Give your eggs a quick whisk and then pour the mixture over the top layer of the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover your slow cooker and slow cook your casserole for three to four hours on high or six to eight hours on low.
Expert Tip 👉 Slow cookers can cook differently which means that cooking times can vary. It is best to check to see if your eggs are set and have cooked.
How to store breakfast casserole.
Once your casserole has fully cooled it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, this casserole should keep for about about four days refrigerated. It is a good idea to portion out the leftovers before storing.
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Print the recipe for this Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 32 oz Potatoes - Shredded potatoes or a 30-32 oz bag of shredded hash browns like the frozen kind.
- 1 lb Breakfast Sausage -The breakfast sausage should be browned, crumbled, with excess fat drained.
- 12 Eggs
- 1 Bell Pepper - Stem and seeds removed and then chopped or diced small.
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese -Shredded or grated work best in this recipe.
- Seasonings as desired.
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients as indicated. Your potatoes should be grated, meat should be browned, and pepper should be diced. Also, your can prep your slow cooker or Crock Pot for nonstick.
- Whisk together your eggs with your seasonings and peppers in a medium bowl.
- To make the layers, start by layering half of the potatoes on the bottom of the pot with one half of the cooked sausage on top.
- Cover the sausage with one half of your cheese and then repeat the layering process .
- Give your eggs a quick whisk and then pour the mixture over the top layer of the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover your slow cooker and slow cook your casserole for three to four hours on high or six to eight hours on low.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
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Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe (slow cooker), a simple five ingredient recipe featuring eggs, potatoes, and sausage.
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Gen
Super easy overnight breakfast that went fast. I added extra veggies like mushrooms.
TheAirFryingDiva
That does sound good!