Christmas morning I wanted to prepare something fancy! I opted against my usual since I would be cooking all day on the Eve and the morning of to add my finishing touches. I ran across different variations of this breakfast casserole on Facebook and saw it pinned a couple of times on Pinterest. That was my confirmation. So happy I opted for this yummy fusion, because all we had to do was wake up and breakfast was served! I prepared some yummy buttermilk biscuits to go along with it. I knew this would be perfect for any holiday, when having guests over, or just anytime. There’s plenty to share.

SLOW-COOKER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

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Ingredients

1 lb of ground hot turkey sausage cooked and drained
12 eggs
1 bell pepper chopped (remove seeds)
1 onion chopped
2 teaspoons of minced garlic
2 cups of reduced fat shredded cheese Monterey and Colby Jack + Sharp Cheddar
1 cup of reduced fat milk
32 oz package of diced frozen hash brown potatoes
Red pepper flakes
Sriracha for garnish and enjoyment
Salt and pepper for seasoning

Instructions

Spray the inside of slow cooker with cooking spray.
Place a layer of frozen potatoes on the bottom of the slow cooker (about 1/3 for each layer).
Next add a layer of ground, turkey sausage.
Then add a layer of onions, bell peppers, garlic, red pepper flakes (these can be combined together).
Ending with a layer of cheese.
Repeat the steps starting with potatoes and ending with cheese.
Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together. Pour over slow cooker layers, cover, and turn on low.
Cook on low for 8-10 hours or until set.
Serve with sriracha (or salsa, hot sauce) and enjoy!

The breakdown.

1. Place frozen potatoes on the bottom of the slow cooker.

2. Next add a layer of ground sausage.

3. Then add fresh onions, peppers, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

Combine all of the cheeses unless you use just one kind.

4. Add a layer of cheese. Repeat all the above steps then end with a final layer of cheese.

Pour egg mixture over layers. Cook until done.

And just like that you have a hearty breakfast! Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole