Description
Mountain Man Crock Pot Breakfast is a hearty, layered breakfast casserole perfect for busy mornings, family gatherings, or lazy weekends. Combining crispy hash browns, savory ham or bacon, onions, and gooey cheddar cheese, all tied together with eggs, this dish cooks overnight in a slow cooker, making mornings stress-free. Customize it to your liking with sausage, veggies, or different cheeses, and wake up to the enticing aroma of a delicious breakfast.
Ingredients
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- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen hash browns
- 1 lb precooked ham or bacon
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups grated medium cheddar cheese
- 12 eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grease or spray the inside of a 4-quart slow cooker.
- Add 1/3 of the hash browns to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer with 1/3 of the ham or bacon, 1/3 of the onion, and optional green pepper. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle 1/3 of the grated cheddar cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers (hash browns, meat, onion, cheese) twice more until all ingredients are used.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the eggs are set and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours