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Busy Morning Ham & Cheddar Casserole

PorkSlow CookerDiner-Style

Time: 12 hours 20 minutes

Yield: 12 servings

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Rise and shine (stress-free) with some Busy Morning Ham & Cheddar Casserole! This delicious breakfast casserole is perfect for those busy mornings when you need a quick and hearty meal to fuel you up for the day. Loaded with savory ham, gooey cheddar cheese, and fluffy eggs, this bake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The best part? It's easy to prepare ahead of time so all you have to do is drop it in the slow cooker and let it cook to perfection. Whether you're hosting a brunch or just need a quick breakfast option, this Busy Morning Ham & Cheddar Casserole is the perfect solution to start your day off peacefully!

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Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (30-ounce) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 2 cups ham, fully cooked, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

Step 1 -Grease a 5-quart slow cooker.

Step 2 -In a bowl, whisk the eggs, the milk, the salt, and the pepper together.

Step 3 -Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the prepared slow cooker.

Step 4 -Top the potatoes with 1/3 of the ham, 1/3 of the onion, and 1/3 of the cheese and repeat the layers twice, starting with the potatoes and ending with the cheese.

Step 5 -Pour the egg mixture over the cheese, cover, and refrigerate the casserole overnight.

Step 6 -Cook, covered, until the casserole is set and the edges begin to brown, on low heat, about 4-5 hours.

Step 7 -Turn the slow cooker off and remove the ceramic insert (if the slow cooker has one).

Step 8 - Let the casserole stand, uncovered, about 30 minutes

Step 9 -Serve.

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