This Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and delicious way to start your day. Packed with eggs, cheese, sausage, and vegetables, this easy breakfast casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping. With just a few minutes of prep work, the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, leaving you with a flavorful and filling breakfast. Serve it for brunch, holidays, or any lazy weekend morning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups frozen hash browns
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Directions
- In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain and set aside.
- In a greased slow cooker, layer the cooked sausage, bell pepper, onion, hash browns, and shredded cheese.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, and paprika.
- Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the eggs are set and the casserole is cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Using a slow cooker allows the flavors to meld together and creates a moist and tender breakfast casserole.
This recipe is customizable, feel free to add or substitute vegetables and cheese according to your taste preferences.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick and easy breakfast throughout the week.