🍳 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

1. Cook sausage: In a skillet, brown sausage over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly.
2. Grease slow cooker: Use non-stick spray or butter to coat the inside.
3. Layer: Spread bread cubes on the bottom. Top with cooked sausage, then sprinkle with cheese.
4. Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over the layers.
5. Cook: Cover and cook on **Low for 3–4 hours** or until center is set and top is golden.
6. 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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