Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole

Another recipe from Cooking.com Full of sausage, peppers, potatoes and eggs, this delicious slow cooker casserole is perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch with family and friends.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons canola oil
•  one 16-ounce package refrigerated diced cooked potato
• 1  large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1  green bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  one 9 . 6-ounce package turkey  breakfast sausage patty, thawed and crumbled
• 12  large eggs
• 1  cup milk
• 1  cup  shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

Directions

1. Spray the insert of a 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, onion, bell pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes begin to brown and the vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes.
3. Scatter the sausage evenly onto the bottom of the slow cooker. Top evenly with the potato mixture. Whisk together the eggs, milk and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until blended. Pour in the egg mixture. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the egg mixture leaving a 1-inch border around the edges to prevent the egg mixture from sticking.
4. Cover and cook until the eggs are set, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 2 1/2-3 hours on low or 2 hours on high.
5. Tip: Turkey breakfast sausage is a great alternative to higher-fat pork sausage and is equally as tasty.