By Becky Hardin
Published Nov 4, 2021
If you need a breakfast to feed a crowd, this Crockpot breakfast casserole is a great option! Filling and nutritious, and most importantly extra tasty, this bacon and hash brown breakfast will feed your army!
Easy Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Whether you are looking for a new breakfast meal prep idea, or need something tasty to serve up to friends and family on Christmas morning, this slow cooker casserole is a delicious way to do it.
Simple to make with fresh veggies, bacon, hash browns and eggs , this dish is easy to prep and effortless to cook thanks to the Crockpot.
Be sure to try my Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole and Cheesy Beef Breakfast Scramble .
Why you’ll love this Overnight Breakfast Casserole recipe:
- MAKE AHEAD: Prep this dish the night before for a tasty breakfast to enjoy. The leftovers can be enjoyed throughout the week.
- KID FRIENDLY : Even your picky eaters will love this recipe, and you’ll love being able to sneak in some veggies!
- GREAT FOR A CROWD : This recipe easily serves 8, so it’s perfect if you have overnight guests!
Let your Crockpot do all the hard work and wake up to one delicious breakfast!
How to make Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
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- Cook the bacon.
- Saute the vegetables til tender.
- In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sour cream and seasonings.
- In another bowl combine frozen hash browns, sautéed vegetables, bacon and cheese and place into the slow cooker.
- Pour over the egg mix and top with cheese.
- Cook.
I used a 3.5 quart shallow casserole dish style slow cooker but this can be made in practically any size. Your casserole may be thicker or thinner, but will still come out great!
This breakfast casserole is easy to adapt. To make it vegetarian simply omit the bacon, or swap it for some Tofurky bacon.
This crockpot breakfast casserole can be made in advance and set to cook overnight on low. Load everything in before you go to bed and you’ll wake up to a tasty breakfast with zero effort! If you have leftovers, they will keep well in the fridge for 3 days.
You can easily add in other ingredients to make this casserole exactly to your tastes. Different veggies like mushrooms or spinach can be added, or other meats like ham, pepperoni or cooked sausage. You can also adjust the seasonings, try using Italian herbs or some chili flakes for a spicy kick.
I’ve been making the Crockpot breakfast casserole for years! It’s so easy to make and super convenient when you need to serve hungry overnight guests!
Tips!
- Slow cookers can vary slightly on cook time. The dish is cooked when the eggs are set. If you have excess liquid condensation from the lid, gently blot with a paper towel before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Eggs do not reheat well from frozen, so I do not recommend freezing this recipe. To reheat, microwave individual portions.
- Keep the hash browns frozen until you are ready to add them.
This yummy breakfast casserole will keep everyone feeling full and satisfied. It’s a perfect option for Christmas morning or Easter Sunday brunch !
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Let your Crockpot do all the hard work! There’s nothing better than waking up to a yummy breakfast casserole ready and waiting for you!
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If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 Tablespoons butter
- ▢ 2 bell peppers diced
- ▢ 1 large white onion diced
- ▢ 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
- ▢ 12 large eggs
- ▢ 1 cup milk
- ▢ ½ cup sour cream
- ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ▢ ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ 26 ounces frozen hash browns
- ▢ 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- ▢ Green onions and cherry tomatoes for garnish
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Instructions
- Cook the bacon, crumble, and set aside. 1 pound bacon
- Melt butter over medium heat, sauté vegetables for 5 minutes. Set aside. The vegetables should be tender. 2 bell peppers, 1 large white onion, 2 Tablespoons butter
- Combine eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Set aside. 12 large eggs, 1 cup milk, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon mustard powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Spray crockpot with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine frozen hash browns, sautéed vegetables, bacon, and most of the cheese then pour into the prepared crockpot. Reserve some cheese to put on top. 26 ounces frozen hash browns, 8 ounces cheddar cheese
- Pour the egg mixture over the hash browns.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the egg mixture.
- Cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- Serve hot with sliced green onions and fresh tomatoes. Green onions and cherry tomatoes
Equipment
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
- Cook Time: Slow cookers can vary slightly on cook time. The dish is cooked when the eggs are set. If you have excess liquid condensation from the lid, gently blot with a paper towel before serving.
- Overnight Instructions: This crockpot breakfast casserole can be made in advance and set to cook overnight on low for a simple breakfast.
- Make Ahead Instructions: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Eggs do not reheat well from frozen, so I do not recommend freezing this recipe. To reheat, microwave individual portions.
- Crockpot: I used a 3.5 quart shallow casserole dish style slow cooker but this can be made in practically any size.
- Hash Browns: Keep the hash browns frozen until you are ready to add them.
- Variations: There are many variations for this recipe. Consider trying ingredients like diced ham or mushrooms.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 1 large white onion diced
- 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 26 ounces frozen hash browns
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- Green onions and cherry tomatoes for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bacon, crumble, and set aside. 1 pound bacon
- Melt butter over medium heat, sauté vegetables for 5 minutes. Set aside. The vegetables should be tender. 2 bell peppers, 1 large white onion, 2 Tablespoons butter
- Combine eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Set aside. 12 large eggs, 1 cup milk, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon mustard powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Spray crockpot with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine frozen hash browns, sautéed vegetables, bacon, and most of the cheese then pour into the prepared crockpot. Reserve some cheese to put on top. 26 ounces frozen hash browns, 8 ounces cheddar cheese
- Pour the egg mixture over the hash browns.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the egg mixture.
- Cook on low for 7 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- Serve hot with sliced green onions and fresh tomatoes. Green onions and cherry tomatoes
Video
Notes
- Cook Time: Slow cookers can vary slightly on cook time. The dish is cooked when the eggs are set. If you have excess liquid condensation from the lid, gently blot with a paper towel before serving.
- Overnight Instructions: This crockpot breakfast casserole can be made in advance and set to cook overnight on low for a simple breakfast.
- Make Ahead Instructions: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Eggs do not reheat well from frozen, so I do not recommend freezing this recipe. To reheat, microwave individual portions.
- Crockpot: I used a 3.5 quart shallow casserole dish style slow cooker but this can be made in practically any size.
- Hash Browns: Keep the hash browns frozen until you are ready to add them.
- Variations: There are many variations for this recipe. Consider trying ingredients like diced ham or mushrooms.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
