Description
This Mountain Man Crock Pot Breakfast is hearty, cheesy, and easy to make. With layers of potatoes, eggs, ham, and cheese, it’s the perfect make-ahead meal for busy mornings, family gatherings, or camping trips.
Ingredients
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen hash browns
- 1 pound precooked ham or bacon, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups grated medium cheddar cheese
- 12 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Grease your crock pot with nonstick spray or butter.
2. Layer half of the hash browns, onions, green pepper, ham or bacon, and cheese in the crock pot. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until eggs are fully cooked and set.
6. Serve warm straight from the slow cooker. Garnish with herbs, cheese, or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Make it vegetarian by swapping meat for mushrooms or plant-based sausage.
Add extra vegetables like spinach or tomatoes for color and nutrients.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat gently in the microwave or oven until warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–8 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Slow Cooker
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 500mg