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Sarasota's Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole

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  • Servings: 6-10
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 6-8h
    • The following recipe serves 6-10 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 12 large eggs (or extra large eggs, beaten I use extra large)
  • 1 pound pork breakfast sausage (cooked, 16 ounces, I like the roll of Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage; but, you could use Maple, Mild, Sage, or even a turkey blend-or your favorite brand)
  • 24 to 26 ounces frozen hash browns d(o NOT thaw)
  • 1/3 cup yellow onions, diced
  • 1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/3 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 16 ounces shredded cheese (I like a mix of monterey jack and cheddar, use your favorite)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • Red pepper flakes, pinch (optional; I do NOT use if using the hot sausage)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Sausage ... Add the sausage to a nonstick pan on medium low heat, and slowly render the sausage; breaking it up as it cooks. You shouldn't need any oil if you do this slowly. Once the sausage is done; drain it well, and set to the side to cool.

  • Step 2: Eggs ... Add the eggs to a bowl, and beat until creamy. Then, add the milk, mustard, worcestershire, (optional red pepper flakes), salt, and pepper; and mix to combine.

  • Step 3: Crock Pot ... Spray the crock pot with a nonstick spray (bottom and sides); then, add the FROZEN hash browns (spreading them out on the bottom), sausage; peppers, onions, and cheese. Lightly mix to combine all the ingredients. Next, pour the egg mixture over the top, but do NOT mix. Use a spoon to spread out everything evenly. Add a little extra pinch of salt and pepper over the top.

  • Step 4: Cook ... Cover the crock pot, and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remember, all crock pots are different. I used my larger oval pot, and it took 6 hours, and it was done. Smaller pots can take up to 8 hours.

  • Step 5: Serve ... A perfect Sunday morning breakfast for company. Serve along side bowls of fruit, yogurt, or granola; for a delicious breakfast. Mushrooms are also very good added to this; and, as mentioned - try adding, black olives, green chilies, and a little chili powder; then serve with salsa and sour cream for a Mexican twist. As you can see, there are lots of variations you could make. But, ENJOY this nice and easy breakfast for a crowd!

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