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Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole

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March 29, 2021 by Jodi | 7 Comments

This Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole is loaded with hash browns, bacon, ham, green peppers, eggs and cheese. It’s completely delicious and totally satisfying. It might just be the best breakfast casserole you’ve ever eaten.

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If you’re looking for a fabulous, delicious new breakfast casserole to add to your recipe file, then this Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole is going to become your new BFF.

Loaded with hash browns, cheese, peppers, bacon and ham. . . it’s total comfort food, which we all could use. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner and if there is any left, fill up a flour tortilla with it and make yourself a breakfast burrito. . . scrumptious!

This weekend is Easter and General Conference and I’m just sayin’ that this Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole would be the perfect thing to make either Saturday or Sunday morning.

LINEUP OF INGREDIENTS. . .

  • HASH BROWNS: Shredded hash browns work best in this recipe. I love to use the Simply Potato Southwestern Hash Browns. They add such a good flavor, but you can use regular if you like. See the notes in the recipe card.
  • MEAT: Ham and bacon are the stars of the show here. You can certainly switch it up and use sausage if you like, but the ham and bacon are spot on!
  • CHEESE: I use Colby Jack for this, but cheddar or sharp cheddar will be just as delicious, or use any kind of cheese you’d like.
  • EGGS: I use large eggs for this. If you have medium, you might want to add an extra couple eggs to the mixture.
  • MILK: I use 2% or whole, but use what you have on hand.

A FEW TIPS FOR MAKING THIS CASSEROLE:

  • If you want a shortcut for the bacon, you can use the precooked, crumbled bacon from Costco. When I do this, I will measure out 1 1/2 to 2 cups and spread it evenly on a plate. Then I microwave it for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. This helps crisp it back up before you layer it in the casserole. (*This step isn’t necessary, but I just like doing it.)
  • Don’t use pre-grated cheese. Pre-grated cheese contains preservatives that keep the shreds from clumping together in the bag. This prevents it from melting together as well as freshly grated cheese melts. Freshly grated cheese will melt much smoother and taste better.  

WHAT SHOULD I SERVE WITH THIS?

This Breakfast Casserole is pretty much a meal by itself! You can eat it as it or top if with fresh toppings like avocado, sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce, etc. You can also serve it with fresh fruit, toast, bagels, cinnamon rolls, english muffins or even a simple green salad.

OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT LOVE:

MEXICAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

BREAKFAST ENCHILADAS

TATER TOT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

NO YEAST CINNAMON ROLLS

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Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole


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  • Author: Jodi
  • Total Time: 10 minute
  • Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 pkg. (32 oz) frozen, shredded hash browns (see notes)
  • 2 cups ham, chopped or cubed
  • 3/4 to 1 lbΒ  bacon, cooked crisp & chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups grated Colby jack cheese
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Place 1/2 of the hash browns in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with half of the ham, bacon, pepper and then cheese. Repeat layer one more time, ending with cheese.
  3. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over the layers in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours on high or for 4 to 5 hours on low (see note) or until casserole is set and eggs are thoroughly cooked.

Notes

  • I like to use the Simply Potatoes Brand Southwest Style Shredded hash browns for this. It’s a 20 oz package, so I will either use 1 1/2 packages or 1 full package and about half a bag of regular shredded hash browns.Β 
  • Depending on your slow cooker, this may take less time than listed. Make sure you check the center with a knife to test for doneness.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours

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Comments

  1. Sara says

    March 30, 2021 at 9:26 am

    Yum! This sounds wonderful and so easy! Thank you!
    Have a blessed Easter with your beautiful family!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      March 30, 2021 at 11:23 am

      Thank you Sara. Same to you!❀️

      Reply
  2. Becky says

    January 16, 2022 at 12:13 pm

    Made this for in law brunch and was easy and delicious

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Missy says

    February 11, 2022 at 8:11 am

    Can you double the bacon if you don’t want to add ham? Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      February 11, 2022 at 11:46 am

      Of course Missy!

      Reply
  4. James Wild says

    March 2, 2022 at 1:30 pm

    Any ideas for additions? I was thinking chopped baby bellas. Or possibly diced grape tomatoes.

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      March 8, 2022 at 2:22 pm

      Hey James, you really could add anything you want. . . red, yellow & orange bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, etc. Get creative.

      Reply

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