Happy Crockpot Monday! As I mentioned on my guest post last week for Justine at The Lone Home Ranger, I am really trying to branch out with my crock pot recipes. Sure, anyone can make soup in the crockpot, I want to expand my horizons a little!
I decided to try making a breakfast casserole this week. When I told my husband about my plan, I think he was a little skeptical that eggs could cook in the crockpot! But, I am here to tell you that it worked! (And it smelled pretty awesome as it cooked all night long!)
The night before, I put all the ingredients in the crockpot, and put it on low.
I cooked it on low for 6 hours. If you have a warm setting on your crockpot, it would work well to cook this and then switch to warm. I don’t, so after 6 hours, I checked it and turned off the crockpot. You may have to adjust with the settings of your crock pot, and how big your crockpot is (I think this one is a 6 quart).
Looks pretty enough for company, I think!
Breakfast Casserole with Potatoes, Ham and Cheese
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Ingredients
- 40 oz shredded hashbrowns
- 6 large eggs
- 6 large egg whites
- salt/pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (I used one red pepper and one green pepper
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
Place the shredded potatoes in the bottom of the crock pot.
In a bowl, mix together the eggs, egg whites, milk, salt and pepper. Whisk well. Pour this mixture over the potatoes.
Add the ham and cheese into the crock pot, and stir again.
Cook on low 6 hours, or high 4 hours. If you cook this overnight, just be careful it doesn’t cook too long and burn the heck outta your crock pot.
I added some tabasco to mine …
BTW, all I did to get the casserole in a pretty little mound was I scooped it into a 1/2 cup measuring cup to form it, and then tapped the bottom of the measuring cup to remove it onto a plate.
I’m not entirely sure I calculated the nutritional content correctly, but I think it is around 300 calories for a 1 cup serving. Not too bad; it is pretty filling!
Have a great day!
This is being shared with Inspire me Monday, Homestead Barn Hop, Manic Monday, and Mix it Up Monday.
Love the idea of getting more creative with the crockpot. I cook beans and use it for stews all the time, but it would be fun to make something more breakfast-related or something other than the standard winter-time dinners (not that I don’t love those, though!).
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Yeah, that is kind of where I am too! I am trying to come up with some fun stuff, we’ll see!
I NEEDED a protein breakfast crock pot recipe. This couldn’t have come at a better time!
Great photos, too…crock pot results aren’t always so tasty looking 
Thanks so much! I totally agree, crock pot recipes most time are mush, and much does not photograph well! lol!
What a wonderful idea and so efficient and creative ~ delish! ~thanks, namaste, ^_^
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Thank you so much!
what a great idea, I never would have thought to put eggs in the crock pot. it looks delicious. I will have to give this a try in my smaller crock pot since the hubby hates eggs
He really is challenging 
ahhhh poor you! I’m surprised you can find anything he likes! lol Luckily, my husband is not picky at all, only a couple things he won’t eat, one being mushrooms, and I love mushrooms!!
Oh my goodness…it sure does look good! Something to try on the weekend!
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Jane, this is such a good idea. I really have to give this a try. Your photos make it really appealing and it would be wonderful for a company weekend. I hope you have a great day.Blessings…Mary
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Thank you so much Mary! I agree – I think it would be perfect for company! I hope you have a great day as well!
Mmmmmmm!!! This looks GOOD!!! I may have to try this! Do you think that it would work with sausage instead?
Definitely! I think you could use any meat you wanted to – bacon, sausage, hamburger, anything! You really can customize it however you want!
Great recipe. I must try it. Might do it with grated potatoes though. Do you think that will still work?
Thanks Nona! Of course – I almost grated the potatoes myself, then I got lazy
I hope you like it!
I love crockpot recipes! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday
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Thank you Lisa, I love my crockpot!