Overnight Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
This easy Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole is filled with hash brown potatoes, ham, eggs, green chilis, spices and cheese. The perfect meal that will make you look forward to getting out of bed in the morning.
Equipment
- 1 6qt or larger slow cooker
Ingredients
- 5 cups hash browns, cubed or shredded see recipe notes if using fresh potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups cubed deli ham see notes if using bacon or sausage
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese can substitute for milk
- 1 4.5 oz can mild diced green chilis
- 1 1/2 tsp season salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- non-stick cooking spray
Toppings:
- fresh tomatoes
- sliced avocado
- green onions
- cilantro
- sour cream
- salsa
Instructions
If using bacon or sausage, cook first then proceed with instructions
- Spray slow cooker generously with non-stick cooking spray. If using liner, make sure to also coat well with non-stick spray.
- In a medium size mixing bowl whisk eggs, cottage cheese, green chilis and spices until well combined. Set aside.
Layer the following in slow cooker
- Place potatoes in prepared slow cooker and spread out in an even layer. Top with diced ham (or meat of choice) 1/2 cup cheese, egg mixture, and the remaining 1 cup cheese. Do not mix together. NOTE: If using additional ingredients, add those on top of the hash browns.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 7-8 hours on low, or 3-4 hours on high. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Tips:
- Use a crock pot liner. This is great especially if you're traveling with your slow cooker and don't have means to clean out the pot. Just make sure to spray the liner really well with non-stick cooking spray.
- Drain excess grease- If using cooked bacon or sausage, make sure to drain off excess grease before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Fresh potatoes vs. frozen- If I don't have frozen hash browns on hand, I peel and dice potatoes into small cubes, then boil for 5 minutes before adding to the crock pot; about 5 cups worth.
- Re-heating- Place individual servings in the microwave and top with additional cheese. The extra cheese gives it a little moisture. Add your favorite toppings like fresh tomatoes, sliced avocado, and enjoy a second time around!