Easy Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

A wooden spoon scoops cheesy hash brown casserole from a black slow cooker; shredded cheese garnish is visible nearby.

Easy Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

This hearty crockpot breakfast casserole recipe is loaded with frozen hashbrown potatoes, sausage, eggs, peppers and onions, and plenty of cheese.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 20

Servings servings

Calories 413kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup red bell pepper diced
¾ cup yellow onion diced
¼ cup jalapeno pepper diced, optional
1 pound ground breakfast sausage
12 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
8 cups shredded frozen hashbrowns approximately 2 pounds

Instructions

In a large skillet, add the butter and melt over medium high heat. Add the bell peppers and onions (and jalapeños if using) and sauté for about 3-4 minutes to soften slightly. Then transfer them in a bowl.
2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup red bell pepper, ¾ cup yellow onion, ¼ cup jalapeno pepper
Add the sausage to the same skillet and brown it over medium high heat as well until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula as you cook. Remove from heat
1 pound ground breakfast sausage
In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, milk, one cup of the cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper whisk until combined.
12 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Spray the bottom of the crockpot well with cooking spray or grease with oil.   Add the hashbrowns, sautéed vegetables, and the cooked sausage and stir to combine.
8 cups shredded frozen hashbrowns
Pour the egg mixture over top of the mixture and stir.
Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese evenly over the top.
1 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Place the lid on the crockpot and set it to LOW for 7 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.

Notes

Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Use maple flavored sausage or Italian sausage if you’d like. Or swap for another meat like crumbled bacon or diced ham.

Add other veggies like sautéed mushrooms or tomatoes.

Swap the milk for half and half.

Use any favorite cheese. Monterey jack, Colby Jack, a Mexican blend or Pepper Jack.

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