SLOW-COOKER OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Slow-Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole image

There's nothing better than waking up to a full breakfast made and ready to eat, especially around the holidays or when you have people staying the night. This crowd-pleaser layers hash brown potatoes, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, chiles and spices for a Southwest spin.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed, broken up
Nonstick cooking spray
One 2-pound bag frozen shredded or diced hash brown potatoes (not patties)
Two 10-ounce cans tomatoes and chiles, such as Ro-Tel
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded whole-milk mozzarella
12 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped cilantro, hot sauce and lime wedges, for serving

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.

Gbenga Olowo
[email protected]

I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy mornings or weekend brunches.


Ambrose Venture
[email protected]

This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham. I also like to add a cup of chopped spinach for an extra boost of nutrients.


Sadan Nafie
[email protected]

I'm always looking for new and easy breakfast recipes, and this casserole fits the bill. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ronnie promise K
[email protected]

This casserole is a lifesaver on busy mornings. I just pop it in the oven and it's ready when I am. It's a delicious and convenient way to start the day.


Anwar Salim
[email protected]

I made this casserole for my picky kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their eggs and vegetables.


AMA Asare
[email protected]

This casserole is a little heavy for me, so I like to serve it with a side of fruit or yogurt. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


YasirAhmad
[email protected]

I'm not a fan of sausage, so I substituted ground turkey. It turned out great! The casserole was still flavorful and satisfying.


Shrawan Kumar Official (S*K* Paswan)
[email protected]

I love that this casserole is so versatile. I've made it with different types of sausage, cheese, and vegetables, and it's always delicious. It's a great way to use up leftovers, too.


Rivindu Prabhashwara
[email protected]

This casserole is perfect for a crowd. I made it for a brunch party and everyone raved about it. It's a great way to feed a lot of people without a lot of effort.


Olajire Awotedu
[email protected]

I'm not a morning person, so I love that I can throw this casserole together the night before and have a hot breakfast waiting for me in the morning. It's a lifesaver!


Jeffrey Belista
[email protected]

This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to prepare and the results were delicious. The flavors of the sausage, cheese, and eggs blended perfectly together. I will definitely be making this again.