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Mountain Man Crock Pot Breakfast: A Hearty Dish Awaits!

A hearty and delicious breakfast dish made in a crock pot, perfect for feeding a crowd.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage crumbled
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups frozen hash browns
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Method
 

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled breakfast sausage until browned. Drain excess fat and transfer the sausage to the crock pot.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the crock pot with the sausage.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined.
  4. Layer the frozen hash browns over the sausage and vegetables in the crock pot.
  5. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash browns.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted.
  8. Once cooked, gently stir to combine before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the egg mixture.
  • Substitute the breakfast sausage with turkey sausage or a plant-based alternative for a lighter option.

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