Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole Recipes

OVERNIGHT SLOW COOKER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
• In medium bowl combine eggs and cream; whisk until well combined. Sprinkle onion powder, salt and both peppers over egg mixture while whisking. Whisk until completely combined. Set aside.
• In slow cooker, combine hash browns and about 1/2 of each of Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, sausage, sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Using fingers, gently toss until combined. Pour egg mixture over top; if necessary use spatula to smooth out top.
• Set aside about 1/2 of remaining mozzarella cheese (approximately 2 ounces). Sprinkle remaining ingredients over top of casserole. Cover slow cooker and cook for 6-8 hours on low or until center is cooked through. A thermometer inserted into center should read 160 degrees F.
• Sprinkle casserole with remaining cheese, serve and enjoy!

SLOW COOKER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, layer half of the potatoes, sausage, onion, chiles and cheese. Repeat layers. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until eggs are set.

SLOW COOKER OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook sausage according to package directions; cut into 1/4-inch slices; set aside.
• In a bowl, combine green onions, red pepper, chilies and cilantro; set aside.
• Spray the interior of a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker with vegetable cooking spray.
• Layer one-third of the hash browns, sausage, green onion mixture and cheese into crock.
• Repeat layers twice.
• In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour over layered ingredients.
• Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until thermometer inserted into the center reads 160ºF.
• Serve.

SLOW-COOKER OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spread the bacon and sausage onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing halfway through with a flat metal spatula, until their fat renders and both are golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to paper towels to drain and discard their fat.
• Coat the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer half the hash brown potatoes with half the bacon and sausage. Place the canned tomatoes and chiles in a sieve and press as much liquid out of them as possible; discard the liquid. Transfer the tomatoes and chiles to a bowl and toss with the pepper Jack cheese, red onion and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Layer half the mixture over the meats, then repeat the layering with the remaining potatoes, bacon and sausage and cheese and vegetable mixture.
• Whisk the eggs, milk, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl, then pour over the casserole mixture. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella, then cover and cook on low until the eggs are set and have become a custard, about 7 hours. Turn off the heat, uncover and let rest for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with hot sauce and lime wedges.