Description
This Overnight Breakfast Casserole is a convenient and delicious way to start your day. Layered with crispy bacon, sautéed vegetables, hash browns, and cheese, this casserole cooks slowly in a crockpot overnight, leaving you with a warm and satisfying breakfast ready when you wake up.
Ingredients
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- 6–8 strips bacon
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 (2-pound) bag frozen hash browns
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Bacon and Vegetables: Spray a crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Chop and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion, green pepper, and minced garlic for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Layer Casserole: Place ⅓ of the frozen hash browns on the bottom of the crockpot. Layer with ⅓ of the cooked bacon, ⅓ of the sautéed vegetables, and ⅓ of the shredded cheese. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the eggs are set and a thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F (71°C).
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use any combination of vegetables and cheeses you prefer.
- For a spicier casserole, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vegetable mixture or use pepper jack cheese.
- If you don’t have a crockpot, you can bake this casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 hour, or until the eggs are set.
- Ensure the center of the casserole is cooked through before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
