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Using the Crockpot to make breakfast is one of the smartest, easiest ways to enjoy a hot breakfast.

And this Crockpot breakfast casserole is fancy enough to serve to company for a special occasion breakfast or brunch.
Just put everything in the Crockpot at night, and wake up to this delicious Crockpot breakfast casserole in the morning.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 hours

Ingredients:

• 32 oz. frozen hash browns with onions and peppers
• 1 small red pepper, diced
• 1/2 lb. regular bacon or vegetarian bacon (optional)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
• 6-8 drops hot sauce
• 1 tsp. dry mustard

Preparation:

1. Spray the slow cooker stoneware with cooking spray.
2. Place hash browns in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with diced red pepper.
3. If using, cook bacon until crisp. Crumble on top of the diced red pepper.
4. Top with cheddar cheese.
5. Whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour evenly over the mixture in the Crockpot.
6. Cook on low 10-12 hours.