Southwest Crock Pot Breakfast Recipe

Wake up to the taste of the Southwest! This hearty and flavorful breakfast casserole simmers overnight in your slow cooker, delivering a delicious and convenient meal for the whole family (or a week's worth of grab-and-go breakfasts!). Packed with savory sausage, colorful peppers, onions, and spicy chilies, all topped with a creamy egg mixture and melted cheese, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings. From Linda Larsen, your guide to stress-free cooking.

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 500 mins

Calories 341.3 kcal

Protein 45g

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Ingredients for Southwest Crock Pot Breakfast

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How to Make Southwest Crock Pot Breakfast

Grease the inside of your 6-quart slow cooker with 1 tablespoon of butter.
Layer 1 pound of breakfast sausage (cooked and crumbled), 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 red bell pepper (chopped), and 4 ounces of canned diced green chilies evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Repeat layers 1-2 times depending on the size of your slow cooker until all ingredients are used.
In a large bowl, whisk together 8 large eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or overnight.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream and/or fresh salsa.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

Fat

54g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Southwest Crock Pot Breakfast?

Southwest Crock Pot Breakfast takes about 525 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 500 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Southwest Crock Pot Breakfast?

Southwest Crock Pot Breakfast has approximately 341.3 calories per serving, with about 45 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 40 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Southwest Crock Pot Breakfast?

The key ingredients for Southwest Crock Pot Breakfast are Butter, Breakfast Sausage, Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Green Chilies, Monterey Jack Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.