Southwest Crock Pot Breakfast Recipes

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown sausage in a skillet or using the saute feature on a multicooker.
• Drain sausage, reserving some fat to grease a 6 quart slowcooker or multi-cooker.
• In a bowl, combine beaten eggs, cream, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup of cheese.
• Pour eggs into slow cooker/multi-cooker, add sausage evenly and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
• Drizzle salsa evenly on top and cook on high for 60-90 minutes or until the center is set.
• Slice and serve with a dollop of sour cream.

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Ideal slow cooker size: 5- to 6-Quart.
• Grease the inside of your slow cooker insert.
• In a large bowl, combine the black beans, bell pepper, onion, potatoes, corn, cheese and cilantro. Stir well and then dump in the slow cooker.
• In the same bowl beat together the eggs, milk, salt and cayenne pepper. Pour mixture over the potato mixture in the slow cooker.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• When you're ready to cook the casserole, transfer the insert to the slow cooker base.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 5 hours, or until eggs are set and the edges are browned.
• Uncover, being careful not to let the condensation in the lid drip back into the slow cooker. Turn off the slow cooker and let the casserole sit, uncovered, for 15 minutes before serving.
• Cut into wedges.

SOUTHWESTERN BREAKFAST SLOW-COOKER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together first 7 ingredients. Stir in beans, corn, ham, cheese and chiles. Stir in bread to moisten. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray., Cook, covered, on low until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours. Let stand, uncovered, 10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with pico de gallo.

SOUTHWEST CROCK POT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease inside of 5-quart crock pot with butter or spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
• Starting with sausage, layer the cooked and drained meat, onions, peppers, chiles, and cheese into the slow cooker, repeating the layering process until all of the ingredients are used.
• In a large mixer bowl, beat the eggs with a wire whisk or eggbeater until combined, then pour over mixture in the crockpot.
• Cover the slow cooker and cook on low 7 to 8 hours or until the temperature reaches at least 165 F. Serve this recipe immediately with sour cream or fresh salsa.
• If you have a newer, hotter cooking crockpot, check at 5 1/2 hours.
• To serve, scoop up portions and serve on warmed plates.

SOUTHWEST CROCK POT BREAKFAST

Steps:

• Grease inside of crock pot with butter. Starting with sausage, layer meat, onions, peppers, chilies, and cheese.
• Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used.
• In large mixer bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk or eggbeater until combined, then pour over mixture in the crock pot.
• Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours.
• Serve with sour cream or fresh salsa.

OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE - SOUTHWEST STYLE

Steps:

• 1. Spray a 6-quart crock pot with nonstick spray (or add crock pot liner to slow cooker crockery).
• 2. Heat water into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausages and cook 6 to 7 minutes or until water has evaporated. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 6 to 7 minutes or until pork juice runs clear, turning frequently for even cooking. When sausage is fully cooked, cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
• 3. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together the green onions, bell peppers, chilies and cilantro; set aside.
• 4. Layer 1/3 of the hash browns, sausage bits, green onion mixture and cheese. Repeat layers two more times.
• 5. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with the milk, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over the top of the casserole.
• 6. Cover crock pot, set heat level to Low, and cook for 7 to 8 hours (internal temperature should reach 160°F). Garnish each serving with a generous spoonful of salsa and a slice of avocado on the side, if desired.