SLOW-COOKER MAKE-AHEAD SCRAMBLED EGGS

Slow-Cooker Make-Ahead Scrambled Eggs image

Hot and tasty eggs for 12 are possible, when the slow cooker holds them until you're ready to serve.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 slices bacon
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
16 eggs
1 cup half-and-half or milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
4 Italian plum tomatoes, quartered, sliced
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in skillet. Add mushrooms to drippings; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Remove from skillet; set aside. Wipe skillet clean with paper towel.
Melt margarine in same skillet over medium heat. Beat eggs in large bowl. Add half-and-half, salt and pepper; blend well. Add egg mixture to skillet; cook over medium heat until firm but still moist, stirring occasionally. Stir in soup and chives.
Place half of egg mixture in 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker. Top with half each of the cooked mushrooms, tomatoes, cheese and crumbled bacon. Repeat layers.
Serve immediately, or cover and keep warm on low setting for up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 315 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 3/4 Cup, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g