Description
This Overnight Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and convenient morning meal featuring layers of crispy hash browns, savory cooked sausage, and melted cheddar cheese, all combined with a flavorful spiced egg mixture. Prepared the night before and slow-cooked to perfection, it offers a warm, satisfying breakfast ready by morning with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen shredded hash browns
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Layer Ingredients: Place half of the frozen hash browns at the bottom of the slow cooker. Then layer half of the cooked and crumbled sausage, followed by half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Repeat these layers with the remaining hash browns, sausage, and cheese to build the base of your casserole.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, dry mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined. This mixture adds flavor and binds the casserole together.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the eggs are fully set and the casserole is hot and cooked through.
- Serve: Carefully slice the casserole and serve warm for a delicious, filling breakfast option.
Notes
- Make sure the sausage is fully cooked and crumbled before layering.
- You can prepare the layers the night before and refrigerate, then start cooking in the morning for a fresh breakfast later.
- Feel free to add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Use sharp cheddar for a more pronounced cheesy flavor or a milder cheese if preferred.
- Ensure the slow cooker is large enough (6-quart) to accommodate the casserole comfortably.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
