Crockpot Breakfast Casserole : Dump and go.

The aroma of freshly baked bread, the sound of sizzling bacon, and the warmth of scrambled eggs – the sensory experience of biting into a flaky, buttery breakfast pastry is one of life’s greatest joys. In this Crockpot Breakfast Casserole, we’ve taken the essence of breakfast and distilled it into a single, easy-to-prepare dish. Imagine sinking your teeth into a fluffy, cheesy, savory stack of goodness on a busy morning when you’re racing to get kids to school, attendees to a meeting, or simply to catch the morning sunlight.

There’s no shortage of wonderful breakfast options out there, but some mornings call for something beyond rushed bowls of cereal or the usual weekday routine. For these occasions, we love introducing you to our beloved Crockpot Breakfast Casserole. If you haven’t tried it in your kitchen yet, don’t worry – this related recipe, in our archives, offers a headstart on perfecting those eggs with added creative flair!

Why This Recipe Works

• The Crockpot’s ability to cook food evenly and consistently ensures a fluffy, perfectly cooked egg without the hassle of constantly monitoring temperatures.
• By using frozen hash browns, this recipe streamlines the process of breakfast preparation while still delivering on flavor.
• The marriage of savory sausage, melted cheddar cheese, and perfectly scrambled eggs provides the perfect balance of flavors for a filling breakfast.

Key Ingredients

Choosing the right eggs not only impacts the taste, but how eggs are retrieved can advance an improved recipe significantly.

For the sausage, opting for breakfast sausage yields a more authentic flavor.

Recipe Courtesy of Our Kitchen

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

★★★★★ (55 Reviews)

Level:
Easy

Prep:
15 min

Cook:
25 min

Yield:
4 Servings

Ingredients

12 eggs

1 (12 oz) package of breakfast sausage, casings removed

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup milk

9-ounce package of frozen hash browns, thawed and drained

Directions

1

In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the excess fat, then set aside.

2

In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.

3

In the crockpot, mix together the cooked sausage, hash browns, eggs, shredded cheese, diced onion, minced garlic, and milk until all the ingredients are combined.

4

Cook the casserole on low for 2-3 hours or on high for 1-2 hours. Check for doneness after 2 hours and adjust cooking time accordingly.

5

Use a rubber spatula to gently scrape the mixture in the crockpot and serve the casserole warm, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.

Storage & Reheating

One of the perks of slow cooker recipes like this Crockpot Breakfast Casserole is that leftovers can be easily reheated throughout the week, without losing any of the flavor or texture.