Overnight Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
Overnight Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole is a hearty make-ahead dish filled with eggs, sausage, potatoes, and cheese. Prepared the night before and cooked slowly while you sleep, it offers incredible convenience and delicious flavor. The slow cooking process creates a fluffy egg mixture with tender potatoes and savory meat. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd at brunch or holiday breakfasts. The casserole requires minimal preparation and delivers maximum comfort and taste. This easy breakfast solution is ideal for busy mornings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen hash brown potatoes
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Prepare slow cooker: Lightly grease the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray or butter.
- Layer potatoes: Spread half of the frozen hash browns evenly on the bottom.
- Add sausage and vegetables: Sprinkle cooked sausage, onion, and bell pepper over the potatoes.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the layer.
- Repeat layers: Add remaining hash browns and the rest of the cheese.
- Mix eggs: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Pour mixture: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.
- Cook overnight: Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Frozen hash browns make preparation quick and easy.
- Turkey sausage can be used for a lighter version.
- The casserole thickens slightly as it cools.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Different cheeses such as mozzarella or Monterey Jack work well.
- The dish can remain on the warm setting for up to an hour.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce.
- Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.