Description
A savory, hearty breakfast bake prepared overnight in a slow cooker. Featuring breakfast sausage, melted cheddar, and hash browns for a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, browned
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through, then remove from heat.
- Sauté diced onions and bell peppers in the remaining sausage fat until softened.
- Grease a slow cooker with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread frozen hash browns in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer the browned sausage and sautéed vegetables over the potatoes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and potatoes, ensuring everything is covered.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or until the center is set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American