SLOW-COOKER HAM AND EGG BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Slow-Cooker Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole image

Avoid the last-minute breakfast rush when hosting a crowd by using your slow cooker to make this delicious layered ham and egg bake.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 eggs
2/3 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (4 oz)
6 cups frozen country-style shredded hash brown potatoes (from 30-oz bag)
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
2 cups cubed cooked ham (about 12 oz)

Steps:

Line sides of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with foil that has been folded into thirds; spray with cooking spray. (See tip.)
In medium bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, salt, black and red pepper with whisk. Reserve 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons green onions; set aside. In small bowl, stir together remaining cheeses.
Layer half of the potatoes, spinach, ham, remaining green onions and cheese in slow cooker. Repeat layers. Pour egg mixture over layers.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or on High heat setting 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until temperature reaches 160°F in center and egg mixture is set.
Sprinkle reserved cheese and green onions over top of casserole. Cover; cook 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Remove foil before serving by loosening edges with table knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 335 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1370 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g