Slow-Cooked Sausage Breakfast Casserole
This hearty sausage breakfast casserole is slow-cooked to perfection with eggs, cheese, and bell peppers. A delicious way to start your day!
Equipment
- 3-quart slow cooker
- medium skillet
- whisk,
- spoon
Ingrediënten
- 1 tbsp butter divided
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces skinless breakfast sausages
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese divided
- 1 jalapeño minced, optional
- 10 eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
Instructies
- Grease the inside of a 3-quart slow cooker with ½ tbsp butter.
- In a medium skillet, melt the remaining ½ tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring until tender.
- Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add the sausages to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Drain and add to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded Cheddar cheese over the sausage mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the jalapeño (if using), eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the chopped red bell pepper, then pour the mixture into the slow cooker.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours, or until the eggs are fully set and the casserole is bubbly.
- Serve warm.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve with toast or a fresh fruit salad for a balanced breakfast.
Wine Advice:
Pairs well with a light sparkling wine or a citrusy mimosa for a brunch treat.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 350 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 26 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g | Salt: 1.1 g
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