Here’s a hearty Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole recipe — perfect for busy mornings or a weekend brunch. It’s hands-off, customizable, and serves a crowd.
🍳 Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage, bacon, or ham, chopped
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns (or diced potatoes)
- Optional: ½ cup mushrooms, spinach, or tomatoes
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Slow Cooker
- Lightly grease the inside of a 6–7 qt slow cooker with butter or nonstick spray.
2️⃣ Layer Ingredients
- Spread hash browns evenly in the bottom.
- Sprinkle cooked sausage or bacon on top.
- Add diced vegetables.
- Sprinkle half the shredded cheese over the top.
3️⃣ Mix Eggs and Milk
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and optional seasoning.
- Pour evenly over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Top with remaining cheese.
4️⃣ Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Eggs should be set and edges lightly golden.
5️⃣ Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with salsa, hot sauce, or avocado slices.
💡 Tips
- Use pre-cooked meats to save time and avoid excess grease.
- Add fresh herbs (chives, parsley) after cooking for brightness.
- Make it vegetarian by skipping the meat and adding extra vegetables.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 2–3 days and reheat easily.
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker French toast casserole or a make-ahead overnight breakfast casserole version for extra convenience.
Do you want one of those variations?