Description
A hearty and comforting slow-cooked breakfast casserole made with eggs, sausage, and cheese, perfect for feeding a crowd during busy mornings or holiday brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 loaf of bread, cubed
- 2 cups cooked sausage or bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs like parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the cubed bread, cooked sausage or bacon, bell peppers, onions, and half of the cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a greased crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the eggs are set.
- Top with the remaining cheese in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve warm, garnished with herbs if desired.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for better absorption of the custard. Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: breakfast casserole, crockpot, slow cooker, meal prep, family breakfast