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Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole

Start your day by relaxing over breakfast, rather than cooking it, with this easy Crock-Pot breakfast casserole! Fans of a good ol' breakfast casserole will love this simple alternative, which doesn't require the oven. Mix it together the day before, then cook it low and slow overnight in the slow cooker. Just put on the coffee—breakfast is already made!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 to 10
Author: Erin Merhar - The Pioneer Woman

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 (30 oz) package frozen shredded hash browns
  • 1½ lb. chorizo sausage (fresh Mexican sausage)
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 cup half and half
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1½ tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper chopped
  • 2 cup shredded Mexican four cheese blend divided (1 8-oz. package)
  • Butter or nonstick spray
  • Salsa or pico de gallo
  • Sliced avocado

Instructions

  • Let the hash browns sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to partially thaw.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and break up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook the meat until no pink pieces remain, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain and cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk to combine the eggs, half and half, sour cream, salt and pepper. Fold in the red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, shredded cheese and cooked chorizo. With your hands, or by tapping the bag on the counter, break apart any clumps remaining in the hash brown bag. Fold into the egg mixture until fully combined. (This mixture can be covered and refrigerated for up to 12 hours before cooking.)
  • Spray the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray. Transfer the egg mixture to the insert and spread into an even layer. Cover and cook for 8 to 9 hours on low heat. Hold on warm for up to 1 hour.
  • Serve scoops topped with salsa or pico del gallo and sliced avocado, if you like.

Notes

Tip: Use fresh, Mexican-style chorizo, found in the meat department of the grocery store; not cured, dried Spanish-style chorizo found in the deli department.