Breakfast Casserole
Layer the ingredients into a slow cooker and wake up to a tasty, filling and steamy hot breakfast dish — it's that easy and that good!
Ingredients
Protein
- 8 oz Diced Ham Smithfield Brand
- 9.6 oz Sausage Crumbles Jimmy Dean, Pork or Turkey
- 1 doz Eggs
Dairy
- 1 cup Milk
- 32 oz Shredded Cheeses I use Mozzarella, Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, and Cheddar
Vegetables
- 30 oz Shredded Hashbrowns Frozen
- 1 regular Red Bell Pepper Diced, sautéed
- 1 small Onion Diced, sautéed
- 2 regular Jalapeños Diced
Seasonings
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Slap Yo Mama
- Green Goddess Seasoning Trader Joe's
- Mustard Powder
- White Pepper
- Paprika
- Salt
Equipment
- Slow Cooker 6-7 Quart
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
Prep Work
- Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray, and set it to low heat
- Dice the onion and red bell pepper, then sautée long enough to make them not crunchy
- Open the shredded cheeses and mix in a bowl to evenly combine them
Layer the Casserole
- Use ⅓ of the potatoes to line the bottom of the slow cooker
- Add cheese, ham and sausage, top with a sprinkle of garlic, onion, green goddess, and slap yo mama seasonings
- Add some of the sautéed vegetables and diced jalapeños, and add more cheese before the next layer
- Repeat two more times to create a total of 3 layers, leaving a bit of cheese to add to the top of the casserole
- Once all of the cheese is used, use the same mixing bowl to crack open the eggs and add the cup of milk
- Add mustard powder, white pepper, salt and paprika then whisk everything together thoroughly
- Pour the egg mixture over top of the layered casserole and let it cook on low for 6 hours or high for about 3-3.5 hours
Notes
- You can substitute the eggs for liquid egg whites — just use 2⅔ cups of liquid eggs
- If you don't want veggies, don't add them; if you don't want two meats, just use one; you can really change most ingredients to make this your own
- Allergen Warnings: Contains: Milk, Eggs. May contain trace amounts of soy or wheat depending on cheese and processed meat brands.
- Dietary Suitability: Keto-friendly — Vegetarian-friendly (if meats are omitted) — halal-friendly (if no pork or cheese with animal rennet)
- Storage & Shelf Life: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.