Mountain Man Crock Pot Breakfast Recipe
Mountain Man Crock Pot Breakfast is a hearty, comforting slow cooker dish packed with layers of hash browns, precooked ham or bacon, onions, green peppers, and cheddar cheese all bound together with eggs and milk. Perfect for a ready-made breakfast that cooks itself throughout the morning, yielding a flavorful and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen hash browns
- 1 pound precooked ham or bacon
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped (optional)
Dairy and Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups grated medium cheddar cheese
- 12 eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Grease or spray the inside of a 4-quart slow cooker to prevent sticking and facilitate easy serving.
- Layer Hash Browns: Place one-third of the frozen hash browns evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker, forming the first base layer.
- Add Meat and Vegetables: Add one-third of the precooked ham or bacon, followed by one-third of the chopped onion and the green pepper if using. Season with salt and pepper evenly over the layer.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Evenly sprinkle one-third of the grated cheddar cheese over the layered ingredients.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process two more times: hash browns, ham or bacon, onion, green pepper (if using), salt, pepper, and cheese until all ingredients are used up.
- Mix Eggs and Milk: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and whole milk until fully blended to create a custard mixture.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set to low. Cook for 6 to 8 hours, or until the eggs are set and the dish is cooked through and bubbly.
Notes
- To speed up cooking, you can use precooked bacon or ham, which also enhances flavor.
- Vegetables like green peppers are optional and can be substituted with other favorites such as mushrooms or tomatoes.
- For a lower-fat option, consider using reduced-fat cheese and milk.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and can be kept warm in the slow cooker for a couple of hours after cooking without drying out.
- You can bake this dish in an oven-safe casserole dish at 350°F for approximately 45-55 minutes if you don’t have a slow cooker.
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