Have you ever made a breakfast casserole in the CrockPot? Did you know this was possible? I am so excited to share this delicious CrockPot Breakfast Casserole Recipe!
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
One of the best things about CrockPot recipes is you can make almost anything in a CrockPot. You don't have to stick to soups or chili recipes.
You can make bread, cakes, or even breakfast casseroles.
The slow cooker is the perfect kitchen tool for saving time, energy, and stress. You can set it, forget it, and return to a fantastic meal. We all need every minute during the day.
Anything we can do to save time and stress is needed.
This Crock Pot Spicy Bacon and Egg Breakfast Casserole Recipe is a no-stress meal. Set it up, walk away for a few hours, and return to a fantastic breakfast or meal for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic CrockPot Breakfast Casserole! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.
- Eggs
- Shredded Cheddar
- Bacon
- Small Tomatoes
- Green Onion
Seasonings:
- Salt and Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Chili Flakes
Optional Toppings: Sour cream, salsa
Optional Add-ins: bell peppers, breakfast sausage
Equipment Needed
- CrockPot: We suggest using a 6-quart crockpot with a digital timer that automatically switches the slow cooker to warm after a set time to ensure your dinner cooks perfectly without stressing about cooking time.
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper
- Whisk
How to Make CrockPot Breakfast Casserole
I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.
- Spray the inside bowl of the slow cooker.
- Line with parchment paper or a slow cooker liner
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and seasonings together.
- Pour half of the mixture into the bottom of the slow cooker bowl.
- Sprinkle the bacon, diced tomatoes, onion, and cheddar over the egg mixture.
- Carefully and slowly, pour the remaining egg on top of the additions.
- Top with remaining shredded cheddar and the sliced tomatoes.
- Cook on high
Preparation and Storage
Make-Ahead: This easy breakfast casserole takes two hours to cook, giving you time to work on other menu items or simply relax until it’s time to eat.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy them within three to four days.
Freezing/How to Freeze: Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe container and enjoy them within two to three months. You can cut the casserole into squares and freeze them individually for grab-and-go portions.
How to Reheat: The microwave is our go-to for reheating leftovers of this dish, as you can even reheat frozen servings.
Recipe Variations
Substitutions:
You can swap the bacon for another type, like turkey. You can even use ham instead of bacon if you make this dish around the holidays and have leftover ham to use up.
Similarly, replace the cheddar cheese if you prefer another flavor. This is great with Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or Colby Jack.
Vegetarian Option: Remove the bacon or replace it with meatless bacon to turn this recipe into a yummy vegetarian CrockPot recipe.
Vegan Option: In addition to the guidance for vegetarians, vegans should replace eggs and shredded cheddar cheese with plant-based alternatives to make this recipe vegan.
Gluten-Free: This recipe should be gluten-free since none of its ingredients typically contain gluten. Check for a gluten-free label on your bacon, as this ingredient may have gluten-containing additives.
Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: The written recipe makes six servings and scales quickly to your desired yield. You may need to work in batches if you scale up, depending on your CrockPot’s capacity.
Make It Spicy: Add more dried chili flakes or a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce to spice up this slow cooker breakfast casserole.
Sugar-Free: This savory breakfast casserole contains no natural sugars.
Tips for the Best CrockPot Breakfast Casserole
- Check out our other breakfast recipes if you love this dish and want to try different variations! We have a Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole, a Crock Pot Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole, a Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole, and a copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole.
- Nutrition information, including calories, protein, calcium, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin c, potassium, cholesterol, sodium, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and more, will vary depending on the products used.
What to Serve with CrockPot Breakfast Casserole
This easy-peasy CrockPot Egg Casserole is terrific for lazy weekend brunches, and leftovers make fantastic heat-and-go breakfasts on busy weekday mornings!
Here are some menu planning suggestions to take your homemade brunch experience over the top.
Sides: Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole, Air Fryer Hash Browns, Muffin Mix Pancakes, Spicy Deviled Eggs, Delicious Easy Fruit Salad, Red Breakfast Potatoes, Garlic Cheese Muffins, fresh fruit, cinnamon rolls, shredded hash browns
Main Dishes: Crock Pot Banana Oatmeal, Crock Pot Ham and Cheese Grits, Overnight French Toast Casserole, Sausage, Biscuit, and Gravy Casserole, John Wayne Casserole
Desserts: Easter Bunny Pound Cake, CrockPot Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread, Super Easy Strawberry Shortcake, Biscuit Donuts, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Lemon Dutch Baby
Drinks: Raspberry Lemonade Moscato Punch, Bay Breeze Drink, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot, Irish Breakfast Shot, Jelly Donut Shot, Cranberry Mimosa, Vodka Sunrise
When to Serve
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Breakfast for Dinner
- Christmas Morning
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CROCKPOT SPICY BACON AND EGG BREAKFAST CASSEROLE RECIPE
Ingredients
- 6 Eggs
- ½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Add more cheese if you desire
- 6 pieces Bacon cooked
- 2 small Tomatoes 1 diced– 1 cut in slices
- 1 Green onion or ¼ yellow onion – sliced small
Seasonings:
- Dash Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Thyme dried (add more if you prefer)
- ¼ Teaspoon Chili flakes dried (add more if you prefer)
Instructions
- Spray the inside bowl of the slow cooker
- Line with parchment paper
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and seasonings together
- Pour half of the mixture into the bottom of the slow cooker bowl
- Sprinkle the bacon, diced tomatoes, onion and ¼ C of the cheddar on the top of the egg mixture
- Carefully and slowly, pour the remaining egg on top of the additions.
- Top with remaining ¼ C of shredded cheddar and the sliced tomatoes.
- Cook on high for 2 hours or until the egg is set and edges are brown.
Kitchen Tools
- Slow cooker
- Parchment Paper
Nutrition
Recipe originally shared on March 2, 2016. Updated January 2021
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