Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
This lighter, high protein crockpot breakfast casserole layers diced potatoes, bell peppers, onion, bacon, and mozzarella with a fluffy mix of eggs, egg whites, and cottage cheese. Set it and forget it for an easy breakfast that feeds a crowd.
Ingredients
- spray oil
- 3-4 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided between the layers
- 10 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional, for topping a cheesier casserole
Egg Mixture
- 10 eggs
- 1 cup egg whites
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For Serving
- avocado sliced
- green onions sliced
Instructions
- Spray the bottom and sides of the crockpot with cooking oil.
- Add all of the potatoes to the bottom of the crockpot. Layer half of the green peppers, red peppers, and onion, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese and half of the bacon.
- Repeat with the remaining peppers, onion, 1/2 cup cheese, and bacon.
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, garlic, and seasonings. Pour over the layered ingredients in the crockpot.
- If using the extra cup of cheese, sprinkle it over the top.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-3.5 hours, until the eggs are set in the center.
- Serve topped with avocado, green onions, or anything else you like.
Notes
- How much cheese: the recipe uses 1 cup of mozzarella split between the two layers (1/2 cup each) for a lighter casserole. For a cheesier casserole, use 2 cups total: 1 cup in the layers as written, plus 1 more cup sprinkled on top after pouring in the eggs.
- Shortcuts: use frozen diced potatoes and frozen or pre-cut peppers and onions.
- Swap the bacon: use diced deli ham or 1 lb cooked breakfast sausage, layered in the same spot as the bacon.
- More flavor: sharp cheddar can be used in place of mozzarella. Add a diced jalapeño for a little spice, or spinach or mushrooms for more veggies.
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