SLOW-COOKER SAUSAGE AND EGG BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

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The all-American breakfast bake gets a slow-cooker makeover! This savory sausage and egg breakfast casserole is the perfect way to feed a big brunch crowd-picky eaters and all.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 eggs
3/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup shredded Colby cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 bag (20 oz) refrigerated cooked shredded hash brown potatoes
1 lb bulk pork sausage, cooked, drained
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers or chopped red bell pepper

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, pepper flakes, salt and 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, sausage, roasted peppers, 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 410, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 340 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

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