Make your crockpot slave all night. Check out how!
Well, you put all the ingredients in before you go to bed, set your crockpot and wake up to a kitchen bursting with heavenly smells, and a warm, hearty meal. No fuss, just scoop onto a plate with a side of fresh fruit, and you have yourself a beautiful breakfast.
Here are my suggestions. When the casserole was done, I wish I had added a bit more salt and pepper. So my suggestion is to add salt and pepper to taste on each hash brown layer. Nothing crazy… just a pinch of each to season each layer. Go light, because you can always add more when you serve it.
Also, feel free to play around with the meats. Use bacon, sausage, ham…or heck.. ALL THREE! hehe. The vegetarian bacon I used was great and I can’t wait to try a sausage one next.
Hope you enjoy!
How to make Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
1 dozen eggs
1 cup milk
2 lbs of hash brown potatoes. (you can use frozen hash browns, just cook for 8-9 hours, instead of the 7-8)
1 lb of bacon or veggie Morning Star bacon– cooked, drained and cut into pieces. (feel free to substitute with your favorite breakfast meat..sausage, ham, etc)
1/2 cup onions – diced
3 cups cheddar cheese – shredded
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp of pepper (I am recommending an additional pinch of salt and pepper for each layer of hash browns)
- Beat 12 eggs until well blended.
- Next, beat in milk and garlic powder, mustard, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Set aside.
- Layer potatoes (I suggest to season each potato layer to taste…..a small pinch of salt and pepper) and sprinkle 1/3 of the onions.
- Next sprinkle 1/3 of the bacon.
- Last but not least, top with 1 cup of cheese.
- Repeat this layering 2 more times to have a total of 3 layers….ending with cheese.
- Take your egg mixture and pour over layers. For refrigerated hash browns, cook for 6-7 hours on low. For frozen hash browns, cook for 7-8 hours on low or until eggs are set.
How wonderful it was to come downstairs Saturday morning and not have to worry about cooking breakfast. Mommy loves that!
We all really loved this one and hope you do too!
XO Corey
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Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 dozen eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 lbs of hash brown potatoes. you can use frozen hash browns, just cook for 8-9 hours, instead of the 7-8
- 1 lb of bacon or veggie Morning Star bacon- cooked drained and cut into pieces. (feel free to substitute with your favorite breakfast meat..sausage, ham, etc)
- 1/2 cup onions - diced
- 3 cups cheddar cheese - shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp of pepper I am recommending an additional pinch of salt and pepper for each layer of hash browns
Instructions
- Beat 12 eggs until well blended.
- Next, beat in milk and garlic powder, mustard, 1 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp pepper. Set aside.
- Layer potatoes (I suggest to season each potato layer to taste.....a small pinch of salt and pepper) and sprinkle 1/3 of the onions.
- Next sprinkle 1/3 of the bacon.
- Last but not least, top with 1 cup of cheese.
- Repeat this layering 2 more times to have a total of 3 layers....ending with cheese.
- Take your egg mixture and pour over layers. For refrigerated hash browns, cook for 6-7 hours on low. For frozen hash browns, cook for 7-8 hours on low or until eggs are set.
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Carriebeth Martin says
Making this to serve to a men’s group having a work day at church. Since they are hearty eaters, thinking about polish sausage for a heartier flavor (and it will probably solve the salt issue). Will try 2 crockpots-not sure how many guys will be there!
Joyce Taffer-Mays says
I have a 7 qt. crock pot I need to make enough for at least 20 people ( brunch for work) it is suppose to be 28 people there but everyone will be bringing something what do you think your help will be appreciated, thanks.
Corey says
Do you have 2 crockpots? If everyone will be bringing a dish, I am sure not all 28 people will be taking full servings of each dish. So maybe just the one crockpot will do 🙂 Hope that helps!
Audrey says
Do you think it would work if I put the crock pot on high for 3 hours instead of low for 7? Timing isn’t going to work out…
Corey says
Are you using frozen or fresh hash browns? The most important thing is to make sure the eggs are set.
Pamela says
I don’t have frozen hash browns on hand. Do you think cutting real potatoes in little slices or cubing them would work?
Corey says
I have done this recipe with refrigerated potatoes, so yes Pamela, I think that cubed or sliced would work out fine. Watch your cooking time though… maybe an hour less. Good luck! XO
Christine says
Made this for our Sunday School class today. Delicious! Next time I’m going to try it with chorizo and green chilies.
Corey says
I am so glad it worked out for you Christine! Chorizo and green chilies sound AMAZING!!! Let me know how that turns out 🙂 XO
Sara says
I just fed 20 college students this recipe and you would have thought I was magic! They absolutely loved it! I am so glad I stumbled across your site. Thank you thank you!!
Corey says
That is awesome Sara! I am so glad they all loved it 🙂 THANK YOU for stopping by and letting me know 🙂 That means so much XO
linsey says
Have made breakfast casseroles in the oven before but ran across this so I just finish putting it in at midnight! I used thick sliced hickory smoke wrights bacon, ham, sharp cheddar, fresh shredded hashbrowns and the eggs. Hope it turns out well …never have left something in our old crock overnight so I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Making my dad check it at 5 just in case. Ill let you know the results especially if my eggs caught fire! 🙂
Corey says
I would love to make this.
If I use a 6qt crockpot and only make half of the recipe, will it burn?
Should in cut back on the time?
Thanks so much!
Corey says
I really can’t say for sure. I think cutting back on the cooking time would do the trick. I have had people freeze portions of leftovers and reheat them for breakfast later on. Could you just make the normal batch and freeze leftovers? Hope that helps 🙂 XO
linsey says
Well I made it. It turned out fine but the ham I used made it taste so smokey. Blehh it looked pretty but it was so strong. It was a ton of work for me since I had to grate potatoes cook bacon, slice etc. Next time I’m omiting the ham. Sad it totally went to waste my dad is the only one who liked it. The ingredients I used were expensive so it sucks. Oh well next time ill just use bacon or sausage.
Corey says
Bacon is hands-down our favorite 🙂
Megan says
Sorry if someone else has asked this above, but did you cook the veggie bacon first?
Corey says
Yes you do Megan 🙂 Hope you enjoy! XO
Amber Lesher says
I cannot wait to try this for Sunday morning! We are going to The Dells and I am prepping this and taking it with us! It’s going to be the perfect way to feed them a hearty breakfast for little money before they head out to enjoy the waterparks!
Sarah says
I made this for breakfast this morning – it was great. 8 hours on low and 2 hours on warm. Thanks for sharing!
Corey says
I am so glad you loved it Sarah! Thanks for letting me know 🙂 XO
Melissa Faucett says
I’m using a 5qt crockpot. Planning on making this for our easter sunrise service. Should I go with the times stated above? Just don’t want to ruin it lol. Thanks!!
Corey says
Since you are using a smaller crockpot, I would do the shorter times. So if you are using refrigerated hash browns, cook for 6 hours….frozen, cook for 7. Hope that helps Melissa!
Melissa Faucett says
Very helpful thanks!! Cook on low the entire 6 hours? I’m so excited to make this for the church group!
Amy says
Did anyone else have problems with the sides of it burning? I cooked on low for 7 hrs with frozen has browns and it smells burnt
Sara says
I work third shift at a police dept as a dispatcher, and making this for our Easter dinner/breakfast. Thank you, it’s a great idea and can’t wait for the final result. It’s always nice to ba able to bring in something tasty that doesn’t have to be reheated!
Corey says
I hope you love it Sara 🙂
Melody Calvert says
I make something very similar in the oven, but we just bought a new home (our fist house, yay!) and the oven is a little tempermental, so I’ve been looking for a good crock pot alternative for Easter breakfast tomorrow morning. We’ll have 6-7 adults (3-4 of them will be guys), 3 kids under 5, and a baby, so it seems like a just-the-right-size amount…. This looks ridiculously delicious, and I’m excited to make this. I think timing will work out well, too, since the hubby and I will be playing Easter bunny tonight 🙂 thanks!!
Cyrus Field says
Did this once before after my wife pinned it I hate to have to admit… Going to try this again for Easter Breakfast tomorrow morning. Using southwest style potatoes O’brian, bacon, and the middle layer with and regular hash browns along with smoked sausage we had leftover from our local BBQ joint for dinner tonight. I know it will be great, with mimosas in the morning.
Corey says
Drooling! That sounds amazing! Enjoy 🙂
Carolina Parris says
This sounds so good! I am going to put it in the crockpot in the next few hours and wake up to it before I have to go to class at 9am!!
Thank you so much!
Carolina
Corey says
Hope you love it Carolina 🙂
laura says
If you use sausage,do you put it in cooked or uncooked?
Corey says
I cook the bacon and sausage before adding in.
Lynelle says
I put the sausage in uncooked as it seems to stay moister. It cooks for so long it’s more than cooked through. I just drop little bite sized pieces on each layer.
Maria says
Made this for a work gathering. VERY good! Used the frozen hash browns and bacon and added a few pats of butter on top at the end to keep it moist since it is sitting in the breakroom. WONDERFUL!
Jennifer V says
what size crock-pot did you use? I have the bigger oval one and was wondering if this recipe would work for mine.
Corey says
I used a 6qt oval crockpot for this recipe 🙂 Hope that helps!
Heather says
I made this with Kraft triple cheddar with a touch of philly cream cheese shredded cheese blend and it turned out amazing!!
Corey says
YUM! That cheese sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing Heather 🙂
Michaela says
Corey, thank you so much for this recipe! I made it yesterday for a breakfast for Mothers day at my daughters school and it was amazing! I made a few adjustments like I used cubes of Turkey ham, and sauteed it with the onion and a bell pepper in butter before adding it to the pot, then for decoration I layered about 5 slices of cooked bacon on top after I added the eggs. I had to laugh because someone actually went into the crockpot and got the tiny last bit of it before I left! I wish I had made it today too! Thanks again!
Corey says
That is great Michaela! I am so glad everyone love it! Great additions to the recipe. I have made it with the bell peppers before as well. Sooooo yummy!
C says
I’m surprised at the comments that it is dry. I tried this as a dry run for a staff appreciation breakfast, subbing ham for the bacon. It was very watery. It tasted good, but the texture was mushy. I cooked it on low for eight hours, and the internal temp was over 200 degrees. I think I would have to thaw and drain the frozen hash browns to improve the texture, and/or dry out the ham. I precooked the onion, so the extra water was already removed there. I may just stick with strata for my event.
andrea says
Can you cook this in the oven and if so at what temperature and for how long? This sounds delicious. I can’t wait to make it!
Corey says
I have not done this one if the oven. I would love to hear if anyone else has 🙂
Blair says
Just made this for brunch today. It was a hit! So easy and delicious! I will be making this again.
Corey says
Awesome Blair! I am so glad it was a hit!
Roxanne says
Thank you for sharing this! I made this a few months ago for a “sleep over” with friends and just today I asked my husband what I should make for breakfast for our out of town guests arriving tonight and without hesitation he excitedly asked for this one! On the hash brown layers I had also added some garlic powder. Going to also add sausage and ham with the bacon this time….mmmm 🙂
Corey says
Yay Roxanne! Thank you so much for the sweet comment 🙂
Tammie says
I’m not crazy about eggs, do you think I could do maybe 6 eggs & 1 can cream of mushroom soup?
Corey says
I have never tried that Tammie, but it would be worth a shot. Let me know how it turns out.
Jaimee @ The GOOD Pins says
I featured your recipe today on my blog, The GOOD Pins. I just wanted to stop by and let you know how much I enjoyed it as well as my family. I linked my readers to your blog, so I hope they will find as much enjoyment in this recipe as I did! Thanks!
http://thegoodpins.blogspot.com/2013/08/crockpot-breakfast-casserole.html
Corey says
That is great Jaimee! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Laney says
If I am substituting the bacon with ham and sausage, do I have to cook them before putting it in the crockpot or is that just if I’m just the bacon?
Corey says
I would brown any meat to add more flavor before adding to the crockpot.
Kathi says
This sounds amazing! We have our annual girls gathering at my brothers cabin next weekend, I’ll make it Friday night for Saturday mornings breakfast. I CAN NOT wait to make this and try it. Read a previous comment that used cheddar cheese with cream cheese in it, I’m going to use that. Not sure if I’ll make it with sausage or bacon, love them both suppose it doesn’t matter. I’ll have a side of salsa for us to use too, love that with eggs. I’ll be super bummed if this turns out dry like some others have experienced. I’ll just have plenty of mimosa’s handy!! I’ll let you know how it turns out.
Kathi says
Well, here I am to let you know that this recipe was a success!! The ONLY thing I would change is the amount of meat; I used 1 lb of sausage, I would use at least another 1/2 lb. I served this brunch with english muffin bread toasted, peach slices, coffee and juice. This recipe fed 7 hungry gals and I had leftovers. The leftovers are wonderful too, I formed the rest into patties and fried them like hashbrowns. This is in my recipe book for future use. Maybe I’ll try bacon next time!! Thank you for sharing.
Corey says
Girl…. you are making me drool over here! I love the idea of making the leftovers in to patties! YUM
Jess D says
Just assembled this for a lazy holiday breakfast tomorrow!
I used lean canadian bacon, set the crock pot on low with the
timer for 5 hours and then it will switch to warm. I can check
and turn it back on low again if needed when I wake up.
Jess D says
following up: the taste is good, I added more salt to the eggs and seasoned each layer. Overall, I felt it a little dry for my tastes, I wanted something a little creamier. I’m thinking of using a block of room temp, low fat cream cheese and blending it very well with the wet mixture for next time.
Jennifer says
Made this last Friday for a company breakfast. Made the recipe as written and like previous comments, the house smelled so good in the morning! It was a total hit in office…..didn’t bring any home! Thanks for the recipe!
Corey says
Sweet Jennifer! I am so glad it was a hit!
Carolyn says
Can’t wait to try this for the day after Thanksgiving….everybody going shopping and can eat when ever they are ready…
Amanda says
I want to make this for my mom’s group which is a lot of ladies anyone know measurements of . this for a large group?
Cathie says
How many is this supposed to serve? At the top it says 8 – 10 and when the recipe was repeated, it says 4 – 6 for the same ingredients.
Thanks
Corey says
Sorry for the confusion Cathie. It serves 8.
Lynelle says
This has become a favorite! I make it every 2 weeks and use it to fill breakfast burritos (fills 16) Then I wrap them and throw them in the freezer. We can grab one and microwave it for a couple minutes and breakfast is served. I add a can of Robel sprinkling a little on each layer and this time I added a can of nacho cheddar condensed soup to the egg mixture and WOW, It is great!
Lynelle says
I also use country style hash browns ( the little cube ones) and they seem to hold their shape better but it’s a personal choice it’s good either way!
Corey says
I LOVE this idea! I can’t wait to try it 🙂
curious says
I didn’t notice anyone asking the same question…so if you are repeating yourself, I am sorry…
am I supposed to cook the bacon first or put it in raw and let it cook with all the rest of the ingredients?
Corey says
For the bacon, I would cook it before hand. Some people who have used sausage have put that in raw and had success. But I have always precooked my meat 🙂
Gini says
Definitely pre-cook your meat selection.
Lisa says
Made it last night
Lucy says
Just wondering if this has ever been done with croutons instead of potatoes?
Nicole says
Hey there, so I have a 5qt crock pot, and I wanted to know if it was okay to cut the recipe in half and if so should I lower my cook time and by how much. Thanks!
Corey says
If you do half the recipes, I would cut down the cooking time.
Nicole says
How much should I cut the time down to? 1 or 2 hours?
Julie says
Just made this and it totally burnt up in crockpot…I’m going to try another crock pot and also add gravy…
Kaylia says
I made this last night I did bacon in one later & a half lb of sausage in one later, but I added chives & one layer of chopped jalapeños, (cause I’m a spice junky) I put plenty of salt & pepper & Tonys creole seasoning with 9 eggs it was amazing & not dry! But I figured if it turned out dry if put salsa on it! Anyway great idea I’ll be making this all the time perfect for during the work week! Thank you!
Kaylia says
I did frozen has browns & 8.5 hours was perfect! Nothing burnt
Jessica says
I love this for breakfast and all day!!! I think when cooking it you should really use common sense. My crock pot is newer and hotter so I almost have to half my time. Pay attention after 4 hours I’d say and judge it then so it doesn’t burn!!! Also, I add yellow and red sweet peppers. It’s so good! I’m making it for Super Bowl Sunday breakfast and munching!!
Teresa - SassySuburbanite says
I’m going to give this a try. I like my eggs on the runny side so maybe I’ll try it for less time. I’ll let you know how it goes. Thank you!
Teresa
Brooke says
I just made this last night for breakfast at school with my colleagues. I made it without onions, and after reading comments, mixed the hashbrowns with cream of mushroom soup. They raved! What a wonderfully quick meal to sooth those of us in the south that aren’t used to the cold. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Alison says
Made this for Sunday brunch and it turned out awesome. 6hrs was just the right amount of time in the crockpot.
Gini says
Our family of seven makes this delicious recipe at least once a month to make breakfast burritos. I use the entire crock to roll and freeze 3 – 4 dozen burritos. I take several out of the freezer the night before and the kids warm them in the microwave either at home or at school. Makes mornings just that much easier.
Gini says
I also accidentally over purchased tater-tots so I used those instead of hash browns. I allowed them to thaw overnight in the frig then broke them into small pieces with a wooden spoon in the crock. They worked great. I will also often add diced green chilies for an added zing.
Corey says
Awesome Gini! I just might use tater-tots next time! haha