Simply Crockpot • Breakfast
This crockpot breakfast casserole is a true set-it-and-forget-it morning win. With eggs, hash browns, bell peppers, and cheese, it’s hearty, family-friendly, and perfect for weekends, holidays, or meal prep.
Ingredients Instructions Tips Storage FAQ
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Feeds a crowd with minimal work.
- Perfect for holidays and weekend brunch.
- Easy to customize with veggies or meat.
- Reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 (20 oz) bag frozen hash browns
- 10 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Nonstick spray
Ingredient notes:
• Use thawed hash browns if you can—cooks more evenly.
• Swap cheddar for pepper jack for extra flavor.
• Add cooked sausage or bacon if you want a meat option.
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker insert well with nonstick spray.
- Add hash browns, diced pepper, onion, and ¾ cup cheese. Stir.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the hash brown mixture.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until set.
- Top with remaining cheese, cover 5 minutes to melt, then slice and serve.
Tip: The casserole is done when the center is set and no longer jiggly.
Tips & Variations
- Veggie boost: Add spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes.
- Spicy: Add diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne.
- More protein: Add cooked sausage crumbles.
- Cleaner slices: Let rest 10 minutes before cutting.
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze slices up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Microwave or warm in the oven until heated through.
FAQ
Can I make this ahead?
Yes. Cook fully, cool, slice, and refrigerate. Reheat portions as needed.
Why is it watery?
Frozen hash browns can release moisture. Thawing first helps, and don’t over-add veggies with high water content.
How do I know it’s done?
The center should be set (not jiggly). If unsure, cook 15–20 minutes longer on LOW.
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