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Slow-Cooker Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 26, 2018
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Avoid the last-minute breakfast rush when hosting a crowd by using your slow cooker to make this delicious layered ham and egg bake.

Slow-Cooker Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 4 hr 20 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
  • 2/3 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (4 oz)
  • 6 cups frozen country-style shredded hash brown potatoes (from 30-oz bag)
  • 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
  • 2 cups cubed cooked ham (about 12 oz)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Line sides of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with foil that has been folded into thirds; spray with cooking spray. (See tip.)
  • Step 
    2
    In medium bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, salt, black and red pepper with whisk. Reserve 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons green onions; set aside. In small bowl, stir together remaining cheeses.
  • Step 
    3
    Layer half of the potatoes, spinach, ham, remaining green onions and cheese in slow cooker. Repeat layers. Pour egg mixture over layers.
  • Step 
    4
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or on High heat setting 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until temperature reaches 160°F in center and egg mixture is set.
  • Step 
    5
    Sprinkle reserved cheese and green onions over top of casserole. Cover; cook 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Remove foil before serving by loosening edges with table knife.

Nutrition

450 Calories
23g Total Fat
28g Protein
34g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
450
Calories from Fat
200
Total Fat
23g
35%
Saturated Fat
11g
53%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
335mg
112%
Sodium
1370mg
57%
Potassium
800mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
3g
15%
Sugars
3g
Protein
28g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
35%
35%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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