Description
A hearty and delicious Crockpot Breakfast Casserole layered with hashbrowns, assorted breakfast meats, vegetables, cheese, and a rich egg mixture, slow-cooked to perfection for an easy and satisfying breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats
- ½ pound bacon, fried and chopped
- ½ pound breakfast sausage, browned and crumbled
- 3 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped
Vegetables
- 32 ounces frozen hashbrowns
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
Dairy & Eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic (optional)
Garnish
- Minced fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray to prevent sticking, then add half of the frozen hashbrowns in an even layer at the bottom.
- Layer the ingredients: Over the hashbrowns, layer half of the fried bacon, browned sausage, chopped Canadian bacon, chopped bell peppers, diced onion, and shredded cheddar cheese, starting with the meat and finishing with the cheese to build flavor.
- Repeat layers: Add another even layer of the remaining hashbrowns, meats, and vegetables, reserving the last half of the cheddar cheese for topping later.
- Mix egg mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 12 large eggs, salt, pepper, whole milk, and minced garlic if using, ensuring the mixture is well combined for even cooking.
- Pour egg mixture: Evenly pour the egg mixture over the layered casserole; it may look sparse at first but will set during cooking to hold everything together.
- Add final cheese layer: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top for a cheesy crust.
- Cook the casserole: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high heat for 3 hours or on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, until the casserole is fully set and cooked through. Serve warm, optionally garnished with minced fresh parsley, and enjoy.
Notes
- Using frozen hashbrowns negates the need to thaw before assembling.
- You can swap the whole milk for a lower-fat or dairy-free milk alternative if desired.
- Make sure meats are cooked before layering to ensure safety and flavor.
- Optional minced garlic and fresh parsley add extra flavor and freshness but can be omitted.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model; check doneness by ensuring eggs are set and not runny.
