This Crockpot Breakfast Casserole is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas morning. My family loves breakfast casserole and I always make it when our family comes in town to visit. I love how EASY this recipe is! Trust me you will be happy you did!
This breakfast crockpot casserole recipe is super easy to make and you can wake up to a delicious breakfast that is ready to serve right away! I used a 6 quart crockpot and a slow cooker liner for this recipe to make cleanup easy. I love how easy it is to prepare and really helps to free up an oven for holiday's.
If you want to make this in the oven I am sure using a 9x13 you could bake at 350 for an hour. I haven't tried that though because I like using my crockpot and keeping my oven free.
All you need to do is pour the coffee and orange juice and get out the plates and silverware. The kids loved this breakfast just as much as the adults! Based on your crock pot you may want to start watching this at 7 hours to be sure it doesn't get overdone. I find that one of my crock pots heats a little "hotter" than another one. You could also substitute any meat or make this a vegetarian option if you want!
I like to serve this with Breakfast Fruit Salad. Check out this slow cooker conversion chart as it helps to figure out if you are adjusting the time.
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 dozen eggs (large)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 package 32 oz. frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1 lb sausage browned and drained or 1lb of bacon, cooked and crumbled (or use both)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese or colby jack - shredded
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard, optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup green onions - diced, optional
- 1 whole green pepper - diced, optional
Instructions
- Spray your crockpot with no stick cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner and spray it.
- Layer frozen potatoes, bacon or sausage, onions (if using), green pepper (if using) and 1 cup shredded cheese in the crock pot in two or three layers.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese over the top evenly.
- Beat the eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt and pepper together.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cheese evenly in the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or until eggs are set and thoroughly cooked, start this at midnight and wake up to a delicious breakfast!
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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Melissa @ Stockpiling Moms
You are welcome!
Annaleah
If I wanted to bake this in the oven, what temp and how long would you recommend for this?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
350 - 1 hour or until done.
Phil
Made this was delicious I didn't want to go to store for green pepper and onion so used a can of Rotel tomatoes and Chile's drained and squeezed out remaining juice with lid and seed with fork on all three layers, Wife says was awesome 👍
Shannon
To make this diabetic friendly what could I do about the hash browns??
Newbie to this so I have a lot to learn!!
Thanks~
Shannon
Melissa Jennings
Cauliflower Rice! A great swap!
Pam
What size of crock pot is it that you used? I couldn't really tell by the picture if it was a standard size or a bigger one. Thanks!! .
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
A 6 quart crockpot.
jason
lol how many times are people going to ask what size of crock pot hahahahah
Carey Jane Clark
Used this recipe to help me adapt a recipe using potatoes, since I can't buy hashbrowns here (China). Worked great! Thanks for the inspiration.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Glad you liked it! I agree - fresh potatoes are always nice to use 🙂
maesaysdoit
You could easily use fresh grated potatoes. Rinse the grated potatoes and then squeeze them with a dry towel to get excess water from the rinse out.
Since this is in the pot for 7-8 hours, it is plenty of time fir the potatoes to cook.
Guest
What is the serving size for this recipe? I was thinking of making it this week for a couple guests that will be staying with me. Thanks!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
6 quart.
Jill Brady
This is an awesome recipe gonna try this on Sunday 🙂 I shared on my blog with a link back.
Thanks for sharing!!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Thanks!
DAnielle
What size crockpot?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
a 6 quart.
Brenda Keeton
This recipe worked out great for our family reunion morning. We were busy doing other things and my adult kids enjoyed it.
Heather Baria
What size is your crock pot? I have a larger sized one so assuming I can cut down on the amount of cooking time?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I used my 6 quart crockpot.
Kelly
Can I cook on high for half the time?
Melissa Jennings
Yes. Just check it so it doesn't overcook on high.
Anner
I am thinking that with all those ingredients and their portions it has to be a large crockpot
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
6 quart
j...
I see both bacon and sausage listed as ingredients...but I don't see in the recipe that you add sausage. Do you use both...or just one of the meats? Thanks for your help.
Liese
@ J - I was wondering the same thing. I see cheese listed twice in the instructions, so I'm assuming it's a typo and one of the cheeses should have been sausage?
Kellie Fulton
I made this last night for a bunch of ladies I was having over for breakfast this morning. I, too, noticed the error, but not until AFTER I had cooked both meats; decided to use both. Was really good! The only change I would make is to omit the green pepper, but that's b/c I don't like peppers to begin w/. Everything else was great.
As for the size of the crock pot, a large one is necessary. There were 8 of us & approx 6 servings remained, so....it would be a great dish to make for a crowd....or, if you just happen to like having left overs. Definitely a recipe I'll make again.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Thanks! We have updated the recipe 🙂
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I would choose 1 or the other.
Casey
I made this, last night, wish I would have checked on it throughout the morning... it was very overdone after 11.5 hours 🙁 black all around the edges and the flavors were very muddled. Next time I'll try a few less hours.
Kellie Fulton
I cooked mine for about the same time; the bottom browned more than I would've liked, but didn't get black. As for the flavors muddling, didn't have that issue either--got great reviews. Hope you give it another try; it really is worth the time & effort of putting it together.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
10 hours works best I find in my crockpot. I use a 6 qt.
Myrissa
Happy Thanksgiving! I just made this recipe for Thanksgiving morning and I haven't tasted it yet but it's only been cooking for 7 hours and its done!! It maybe because I have a brand new crockpot....but just wanted to share . The sides are brown seem a little too brown but I think it will be just fine. Also, I added red peppers and 1/2 of a jalapeño....I live in Texas sooooo gotta make it spicy!!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Great tip! I will update the recipe with that tip!
Kenneth
Texas Rules !!!! the heat is on.
Emma
What happened to the recipe for Crockpot Pizza Casserole?????
I have been looking all over your site for it. I saw it the other day - today I was going to make it but it has disappeared.
Thanks,
Emma
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Here you go! We have it listed on our sidebar now 🙂
https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2012/12/pinterest-pin-of-the-day-crockpot-pizza-casserole/
Carla F.
Think I will try this on thanksgiving morning looks aweome!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Perfect for Thanksgiving morning!
Melissa @ Stockpiling Moms
We love this recipe! It is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas morning!
Kimberly @ A time to freeze
I love how easy this looks! Pinning for later. Thanks!
Mommy on Demand
I love easy breakfast ideas! Would love for you to come and share at my link party.
Miz Helen
You are right this will be a great casserole to wake up to. Thanks so much for sharing your great recipe with Full Plate Thursday and enjoy your Thanksgiving week!
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Ann
Is it really 2 lbs cheese or 2 cups?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
2 cups - thanks for finding our error!
David
You fixed the cheese portion on the ingredient list, but not on the instruction. Thanks
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Got it!
Linda
A breakfast casserole in a crock pot....I can't wait to try this! Thanks
Miz Helen
What a great Casserole to wake up to. Hope you are staying warm and cozy in this cold weather and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Have a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate.
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Miss Linda
If you divide recipe in half, is the cooking time dived in half also?
Kaley
I am wondering this as well.
mizz roiz
can this recipe be doubled in an 8qt. crockpot? And if so,for how long?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes, I would think you need to watch it still at the same time as it will depend on your crockpot.
Jane
This is the my favorite breakfast casserole recipe ever! Love it made in the crockpot!
April
Can this be made ahead and frozen?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I would not suggest it as the best quality.
Kathy
I experimented and froze a couple of them I used freezer bags and froze them right in the crock for the slow cooker and then just lifted out the frozen casseroles and labelled them. I used one after a week, it tasted fresh and I didn't have any overcooking issues. I used one after a month and it tasted just like the first one. My family thought it was delicious.
MaryJane
Looks delicious. Going to treat my Family to this the next time they come. Thanks for sharing.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Thanks!
allison alexander
This looks delish...and great for when you have company. 🙂
Maralea
Love how easy this is! Thank you for sharing, can't wait to make it!
Geri
This will be perfect when family is in town!
Su
This sounds yummy for anytime of the year. thx
JAM
I was wondering if this is one of those recipes that can be adapted for freezer cooking.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
We have never tried it but I bet it would work!
Linda L
Can you tell me aprox. how many cups or ounces of hash browns this needs? I don't buy commercial hash browns, I make my own. Thanks! recipe looks amazing!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
30 ounces - is in 1 package. Thanks!
Briannachantel
Do I need to cook the sausage before putting it in the crackpot? I'm sure this is a silly question but I have never used one before.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes, you do.
Katrina Weghorn
This looks delicious! I like what you mentioned about keeping your oven free, we're the same way. We normally have a huge pot of breakfast casserole cooking over night and some monkey bread rising. Pop it in the oven, fix the coffee, and wait for folks to start lining up for breakfast.
Thanks for the recipe, I'm saving it even for those (rare) lazy Saturdays I don't want to fool with getting up early!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Thanks 🙂
Melissa
I'm going to do a trial run this weekend to get the timing down. I'm hoping to make this Christmas morning for everyone when they come over! thank you 🙂
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
You are welcome! A trial run is a great idea!
ashley
Its just me and my husband. How would you suggest making this a smaller portion so i don't waste a lot of food? Thank you
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
What size crockpots do you have? We used a 6 quart for this recipe.
Ruby Cat
I made this recipe last night to take to work today for my staff. It turned out AWESOME and was completely devoured. I used 6 quart crock and it only took about 5 hours on low. The edges and bottom were nice and crispy brown, while the inside moist and delicious. I sprayed the inside of the crock with cooking spray before adding ingredients and had absolutely no problems with clean up. I followed the recipe's basic ingredient quantities and substituted cubed turkey ham and bacon bits for the meat part. I may have used slightly more milk, I just eye-balled it going in. I added one diced yellow onion with the green onion, added onion & garlic powder, dry basil, (salt & pepper of course) left out the diced pepper due to picky eaters. But seriously, the variations on what you could add to this basic recipe are endless!!! I will FOR SURE make this again!!! Thank you
Ashley
Is the crockpot on high or low
Do you stir throughout the night
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
low and no you do not stir.
Patricialynn
This looks so good!
Birdiebee
This recipe looks so delicious. My family loves breakfast casseroles.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Thanks!
Natalia Catlett
Thanks for this recipe. I took this casserole to a women's breakfast. It was super easy to prep but I worry that the cook time was too long because it dried out and overly browned my edges- cooked per the recipe. I will make this again in the future and stick to sausage instead of bacon as I think the extra grease will add flavor and moisture. Will also sub yellow onions for part of the green peppers AND mix the ingredients before adding the eggs.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I agree the sausage does add more moisture than the bacon - as we note on this recipe cooking times vary by crockpot.
Maralea
I have made this when the kids came to visit. They LOVED it!!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yay!
Jeff
Can this recipe be doubled in the 6 quart crock pot?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
We haven't tried it but I would say yes.
Trudy
Recipe says to layer frozen potatoes, bacon or sausage, onions and I cup shredded cheese "in two or three layers". Does this mean that you layer potatoes, bacon, onions, cheese, followed by another layer of potatoes, bacon onions, cheese, etc.? Sorry if it's a stupid question but I want to be sure I do it correctly. Thanks!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yep you got it! 🙂 Never a stupid question.
Viola
I'm making this for tomorrow as I don't like to turn the oven on in hot weather ! Can't wait! Thanks for posting this!
Melissa
I am thinking of making this for a dinner with my inlaws. Can I prepare it ahead and put in the refrigerator until time to cook?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes BUT allow your crock to come back to room temperature before you heat it 🙂
Lisa
can swap out the milk for condensed cream of mushroom sot up (don't add the water or milk that the can says) and if so would you mix it with the eggs or add it right before the eggs?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Right before the eggs.
Rachael
I am wondering if I can shred fresh potatoes instead of using frozen hashbrowns? If so, how many potatoes would you suggest? Also - Do you think this would work with ground turkey instead of sausage or bacon? Thanks!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes! To determine the number of cups in a 16-ounce bag, divide the number of ounces per bag (30) by the number of cups per bag (6) to get 5 ounces per cup. Then divide 1 pound (16 ounces) by the ounce-per-cup figure (5) to get a total of 3.2 cups per pound. Convert the decimal to a fraction to put it in measurements used typically in recipes, making it 3 2/10 cups, which reduces to 3 1/5 cups. Yes, you can use turkey sausage! Enjoy!
bela box
can i make half the recipe with the same 8 hours or 4 hours? thanks!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Same 8 hours but use a smaller crockpot.
Rochelle
I am super excited about making this tomorrow. I am just curious how well it reheats and stays good for. I usually make a breakfast casserole that we portion out to get us through most of the week.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
We have never had leftovers! LOL
Elaine
What size Crockpot again? Hahaha. Just kidding! Can't wait to make this tomorrow for Christmas Eve brunch!
Tara
Was looking for an overnight breakfast to try for Christmas morning this year. Found this and looked very simple and very little prep. We always spend Christmas Eve at the inlaws out of state and always get home very late so this was perfect!! Took me few minutes to put together as I had cooked the ground sausage earlier that day and hit start on my crock pot. We woke up to the most amazing breakfast! Honestly this was our best Christmas ever. Not only did we enjoy an amazing breakfast together, we also did not have to be in the kitchen and miss our toddlers first 'real' Christmas as he opened his gifts and I tended to a newborn. Bravo! My husband thinks I'm a great cook and multitasker and really has no idea how easy this was for such an amazing taste.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yay! You made our day! 🙂 Thanks so much!
Melissa Jennings
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe is our favorite and so easy to make for holidays or large crowds.
Tammy
can i do this in the oven and how long would it take to do it in the oven
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I think so - check this recipe out and I bet you can adapt.
https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2009/11/breakfast-casserole/
dace
You think I could cook an evening in advance then warm it up the next day? Would that "ruin" it ... warming it up ?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I don't think so!
Bruno
Did you try this method? If so, did it work?
CAT
If there are leftovers. Is it okay to reheat them? What is the best way to reheat them and how long do you use suggest keeping them for? OR do you have an alternative recipe if you would have cut it down to eat maybe for 4-6 ppl. Thanks.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Oh yes, just reheat in the microwave. You could 1/2 the recipe and cook in a 4 qt slow cooker.
Keri
Could you use bacon instead of sausage?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
You can - just pre-cook your bacon.
Jennifer
This sounds good! Could you substitute the hashbrowns for frozen diced potatoes?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes!
Joanna
Can I double it?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes, but be sure you are using a 6 Qt. Crockpot or larger.
Lisa
Could you do this on high? Or is it better cooking on low?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes you can do on high - just reduce time by 1/2.
Pat
I am fixing frozen casseroles for our church. Could this recipe be frozen?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
We have never frozen this one but it might be ok?
Jennifer Krentz
Could I use fresh shredded potatoes?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes but they may get done quicker. You could do fresh potatoes and freeze them.
Laura
Is it possible to increase this recipe to serve about 15 people? Or will it be too much for the crockpot to handle?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I would go with two 6 Qt slow cookers to double it 🙂
Diane
Can I get it ready the night before and refrigerate until it is time to start the crock pot
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I think so. Other's have 🙂
Heather
Hi this is one of my staple recipes but this year we aren’t eating bread and potatoes. Anything I could substitute for the potatoes?? Thanks!!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
How about parsnips?
Nettie
I may not have 8 hours; how long would crockpot cooking time be on high? Thanks!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Here you go!
https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2015/02/slow-cooker-conversions/
Debra Larson
I'm making a breakfast casserole for church on Easter so I made this for home to see if it would pass the test. It got an A++.
It was awesome. Everyone loved it. I made half the recipe and I thawed the potatoes first. The rest I followed exactly.It was done in 4 1/2 hours. Will definitely make again.
Lecia
I want to make this for our Sunday School class but it doesn’t start till 11:00am. If I start it at around 11:00 at night, 7 hrs would be 6:00am. Will it still be ok at 11:00 am?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I do think so but I would consider doubling it or turning it to warm and checking to be sure it doesn't get over done.
Leslie
I’m not sure how yours cooked for 8 hours?
Mine has been on for about 4 and it’s totally done. Haha
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Did you cook on high or low?
Christine Gowing
We have our grand kids and parents over for a dinner every week. This week the kids requested a Breakfast for dinner. I came across this recipe and think I have a winner ! Thanks!
PS: Clean up will be a breeze.
Lesley
Hi; just came across this recipe and wonder uf it will work with egg beaters in place of the eggs?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I think so!
Jana Lantor
I thought this was rather bland and a lot like other breakfast casseroles. It needed a broader flavor profile. I think that green chile would be a good addition to this and maybe onion. Also, I cooked mine for 6 hours on low and it was almost overcooked.
Porshe
I have been looking for a good slow cooker recipe for Christmas! This sounds like what i have been looking for but thinking of a few adaptations to work. Just wondering if they have been tried.
1. Not a fan of shredded potatoes so thinking either frozen diced or fresh diced potatoes. Do you think one would work better then the other .
2. We are not a fan of peppers and onions but I like the flavors it gives food so I am thinking instead of dicing them to slice them that way they can be picked around but still have the flavor. Do you think that could work.
kim
have you ever doubled this breakfast crockpot recipe? same cook time too? thanks!
Melissa Jennings
Yes but be sure your crockpot is large enough to cook.
Justina
Do you cook the sausage before putting it in the crock pot?
Melissa Jennings
Yes, I did.
Liz
I added tomatoes, onions, green chilies, and a little jalapeño, then spooned this breakfast casserole into tortillas and they make delicious breakfast burritos. I also put the extra burritos in the freezer and it’s the best grab and go breakfast! My family loves them!
Ronda
Could I substitute the sausage with diced ham? If so, how much would you suggest. I am making this for my daughter's homecoming breakfast and she is more of a ham eater than a sausage fan.
Melissa Jennings
Absolutely! I would do a cup.
Kristin
If I want to double this is it the same cool time?
Melissa Jennings
I would just sure your slow cooker has enough room to cook and you shouldn't have to increase the time.
Margaret
Delicious. I’ve made it in both crockpot and in the oven. It’s always a hit, regardless of basic substitutions. 5 out of 5 stars!