🍳 Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
This **Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole** is a hands-off, make-ahead breakfast perfect for holidays, potlucks, or busy mornings! Packed with eggs, sausage, cheese, and bread, it cooks slowly to golden, fluffy perfection — just set it and forget it!
Ingredients
- Main: 1 lb (450g) breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (optional, depending on sausage)
- 4 cups cubed bread (any type – white, sourdough, or French)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook sausage: In a skillet, brown sausage over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly.
- Grease slow cooker: Use non-stick spray or butter to coat the inside.
- Layer: Spread bread cubes on the bottom. Top with cooked sausage, then sprinkle with cheese.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over the layers.
- Cook: Cover and cook on **Low for 3–4 hours** or until center is set and top is golden.
- Serve warm: Scoop out portions and enjoy with hot sauce, fruit, or coffee!
Tip: For best results, refrigerate overnight before cooking. You can also use ham, bacon, or veggies like spinach and peppers for variation!
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