Description
Mountain Man Breakfast brings hearty morning comfort straight from rustic skillet to slow cooker. Rich layers of potatoes, eggs, and savory meats create a satisfying mountain-inspired feast you’ll crave on chilly mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 12 large eggs
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
Potato and Vegetable Base:
- 1 bag (32 ounces or 900 g) frozen hash browns
- ½ cup (75 g) diced onion
- ½ cup (75 g) diced bell peppers (optional)
Dairy and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the savory protein by browning breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crumbly, incorporating diced onions and bell peppers to enhance the aromatic base. Carefully drain any accumulated grease to ensure a clean, concentrated flavor profile.
- Establish a foundational layer inside the slow cooker by generously coating the interior with a light cooking spray. Strategically distribute a uniform base of hash browns, creating an even landscape for subsequent ingredients.
- Construct delectable layers by evenly dispersing the seasoned sausage mixture across the potato foundation. Liberally sprinkle shredded cheese to create pockets of melty richness, then repeat the layering process for maximum depth of flavor.
- Craft a silky egg mixture by whisking eggs with milk, incorporating salt, pepper, and garlic powder to elevate the overall taste. Gently cascade this liquid mixture over the assembled layers, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Activate the slow cooker, selecting either a low-temperature setting for a leisurely 6-8 hour infusion or a high-temperature setting for a quicker 3-4 hour transformation. Monitor until eggs set completely and edges develop a subtle golden hue.
- Once cooking concludes, allow the breakfast casserole to rest momentarily, enabling flavors to harmonize. Plate the dish, optionally garnishing with additional cheese, freshly chopped green onions, or vibrant parsley for a final flourish.
Notes
- Make extra sausage mixture for a more hearty and robust flavor profile by increasing the meat-to-potato ratio.
- Customize the breakfast casserole with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or a Mexican blend for added excitement and personal touch.
- Reduce cooking time by pre-cooking hash browns in a skillet to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crispier and less soggy texture in the final dish.
- Accommodate gluten-free diets by using gluten-free sausage and checking all ingredient labels, making this breakfast accessible for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (on low) or 3-4 hours (on high)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 434
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 290 mg