Wake up to a cozy, no-stress morning with this Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole. It’s loaded with hearty ingredients and comes together with just a few minutes of prep. Perfect for busy mornings, holidays, or feeding a hungry family!
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Perfect for special occasions like Christmas morning or an anytime breakfast-for-dinner, this deliciously savory breakfast casserole is packed with protein and veggies for a filling dish the whole family will be asking for again and again.
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Quick Look: ~Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
- ⏱️Â Prep Time:Â 10 minutes
- 🍳Â Cook Time:Â 4 hours
- 🕒Â Total Time:Â 4 hours 10 minutes
- 👨👩👧👦Â Servings:Â 8
- 📊Â Calories:Â ~397 kcal per serving
- 🥣Â Ingredients:Â Hash browns, breakfast sausage, cheese, eggs, bacon
- ⭐Â Difficulty:Â Easy, great for holidays, brunch, or meal prep
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Set it and forget it: Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work—perfect for busy mornings or holidays.
Hearty and comforting: Loaded with eggs, cheese, sausage, and potatoes, it’s a filling breakfast the whole family will love.
Great for feeding a crowd: It makes a big batch, so it’s perfect for weekend brunch, meal prep, or holiday mornings without the stress.
Need more suggestions? I recommend trying my Bubble Up Breakfast Casserole as well, or this delicious Tater Tot Chicken Casserole!
Ingredients Needed
- Breakfast Sausage: Provides delicious savory flavor that helps ties together the other ingredients.
- Red Bell Peppers: You can use any kind of bell pepper you prefer; I like the pops of red color!
- Bacon: This breakfast staple adds a signature smoky and salty flavor.
- Frozen Hash Browns: This convenient ingredient can be added to the casserole right from frozen for a super-easy shortcut.
- Shredded Cheese: I use cheddar cheese and pepper jack for this dish.
How to Make this Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
- Step 1: In a large skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium high heat until mostly browned.
- Step 2: Add in the peppers and onions and cook until fragrant and softened. Set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add the chopped bacon and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Step 4: In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
- Step 5: Cover the bottom of the slow cooker with a layer of frozen hash browns.
- Step 6: Layer half of the sausage and pepper mixture on top.
- Step 7: Cover with a layer of shredded cheese.
- Step 8: Repeat with the rest of the sausage mixture and the rest of the cheese, then pour the egg mixture over top. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Sprinkle with bacon and green onions then serve!
Recipe Tips
- Don’t worry about thawing the hash browns, they can be added to the slow cooker without any prep!
- Feel free to swap out the cheese for whatever variety you like.
- If you want your cheese extra melty, buy a block of cheese and grate it yourself instead of buying pre-shredded.
- You can use a spicy sausage if you want your casserole to have a bit of a kick to it.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave. Check the center to make sure the casserole is heated all the way through.
