Description
Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and convenient breakfast option that cooks overnight while you sleep. Loaded with cooked sausage, diced ham, hash browns, eggs, cheese, and colorful bell peppers, this savory casserole requires minimal prep and delivers a comforting, satisfying meal perfect for family mornings or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage
- 8 ounces diced ham, about 1 cup
- 16 ounces frozen diced hashbrowns, roughly 2 heaping cups
- 1 cup diced onion, about 1/2 an onion
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper, about 1 pepper
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper, about 1 pepper
Dairy and Eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup half &; half
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Spray the pot of a 4-quart or 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick pan spray and set aside.
- Mix the meat and vegetables: In a large bowl, combine cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage, diced ham, frozen diced hashbrowns, diced onion, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir gently until well mixed.
- Add mixture to slow cooker: Transfer the meat and potato mixture into the prepared slow cooker pot, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, half & half, chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until completely blended.
- Pour egg mixture over meat layer: Carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the meat and potato mixture in the slow cooker without stirring.
- Cook the casserole: Place the pot on the slow cooker's base, cover with the lid, and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours until eggs are fully set and cooked through.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the casserole warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- Use a 4-6 quart slow cooker for best results.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage and ham with plant-based alternatives and increase vegetables.
- The casserole can be prepared the night before and cooked overnight for a hassle-free morning meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach to boost nutrition.
- To reduce fat, use turkey sausage and low-fat cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 285 mg
