Breakfast in a Crock Pot
Wake up to the ultimate hands-off breakfast with this hearty and flavorful "Breakfast in a Crock Pot"! Perfect for busy mornings or relaxed weekends, this recipe combines layers of savory breakfast sausage, crispy hash browns, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, all brought to life with vibrant bell peppers and onions. After just 15 minutes of prep, your slow cooker does all the work overnight, ensuring a warm, protein-packed breakfast is ready to serve when you are. Ideal for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this customizable breakfast casserole can even be topped with fresh green onions for added flair. Whether you're planning a family brunch or need an easy solution for weekday mornings, this slow cooker breakfast recipe is a true time-saver that doesn’t compromise on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 20 ounces frozen hash browns
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 0.5 cup onion (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 cup green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Spray the inside of your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray or lightly grease it with oil to prevent sticking.
In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined. Set aside.
Layer the frozen hash browns evenly on the bottom of the crock pot.
Spread the cooked sausage over the hash browns.
Sprinkle the chopped bell peppers, onion, and shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage layer.
Pour the egg mixture over the top, ensuring it distributes evenly throughout the layers.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, or until the eggs are cooked through and set.
Once done, remove the lid and let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes to allow it to firm up slightly.
Slice or scoop into portions, garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 356.6 g | 457% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.2 g | 701% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2871 mg | 957% | |
| Sodium | 11243 mg | 489% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.6 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 223.9 g | 448% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.6 mcg | 78% | |
| Calcium | 3142 mg | 242% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 4720 mg | 100% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
