Sunday Brunch: Crockpot Eggz-N-Taterz

This is a really wonderful and sooper easy dish guaranteed to satisfy.  It has all the best elements for entertaining:

1. You can make it ahead of time - let it cook overnight even. 
2. It's highly modifiable - ingredients can be added to suit any taste.
3. It requires little to no attention once it's done - just set the crockpot dish on the counter and stick a spoon in it - leaving you free to mingle and hostess.
4. It's delicious for brekky, brunch, or any meal.

First  I have to show off my new crock pot.  I had such a hard time making up my mind what to buy.  I finally settled on this little one (only 2 settings, and only 4 quart) since it's just me and the hubs, and 4 quarts is enough for most of the dishes I would make for the family gatherings.  And since we work at home, we don't *really* need all the fancy knobs and dials and clocks and timers.  I really wanted the really BIG one with 8 settings, digital timer, and multiple function inner pot.  You know, the one that does everything except wash your windows.  *sigh*  Rationality won.  But I promised myself that if this one turns out to be substandard to my needs ... returns and exchanges are in order. 

The hubs was happy that I didn't spend an arm and a leg, and that it matches our other kitchen appliances.  As long as it cooks the food he won't care much about anything else.

Ok, now for the recipe.  I found the original recipe here.  I don't know why I never thought of eggs in a crockpot.  It makes perfect sense.  It's just like a frittata, or baked egg casserole, cooked slowly until the eggs set up.  And I think this WOULD have been PRETTY if it had been allowed to set up in layers ... heh, if I could have served it up as originally planned.  But, the hubs ... got impatient. 

I went to check on the progress and found the hungry hubs had stirred it all up in an attempt to get it to cook faster.  More than once.  There went my pretty layers.  GRRRR.  He has been thoroughly lashed with a wet noodle and has promised not to mess with my cooking projects anymore.  Until it gets served up.

Eggz-N-Taterz Crockpot Casserole

32 oz. bag frozen hash brown potatoes
1 lb. cooked ham, cubed
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1-1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
12 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Spray inside of slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. In small skillet, cook onion and green pepper in olive oil until crisp tender. Let cool about 10 minutes. Place one third of the frozen hash brown potatoes in the slow cooker.

Add one third of the ham, onion, green pepper and cheese. Repeat layers, ending with the cheese.  In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk and seasonings until well mixed. Pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker, cover and turn on low. Cook for 10-12 hours, until casserole is set and eggs are thoroughly cooked. Serves 12

I served this with a small bowl of shredded cheese to sprinkle on the top while the eggs were still hot.  I also mixed some shredded cheese into the potatoes for each layer, just to make sure there was enough cheesiness.  The next time I try this I'm going to use broccoli and zucchini and maybe add a layer of diced tomatoes in there somewhere. 

Enjoy!

Comments

[Barbara]

i made it but i tweaked it a little. I dont like peppers so they went out. I added some garlic with my onions, just a little. We had a family member who doesnt do pork so we did chicken sausage instead of the ham and I used egg beaters instead of eggs and milk, a large carton. I put a little extra salt and pepper and diced some tomatoes out of the garden am mixed with my potatoes.It was pretty good. Needs something else though.I am thinking next time add some salsa green chilis maybe. Everyone said they liked it and several asked for the recipe. You can add what ever you like to it. I am thinking bacon instead of ham or sausage or maybe some spicy sausage.

[Dawn]

Hope you don't mind me asking if there is a way to reduce the recipe to 4 or 6 serves? I'm not used to the crock pot but this looks fabulous!!! Thanks for sharing!

[James]

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[gudipudi]

hi ,

i av tried it...but alas!! couldnt succeed in making it taste good....

i will try once again as it seems to be a great item..

[David]

Definitely one to try in my Puckish rice cooker...

:-)

Thanks!

[Nancy]

With all the super hot days we've been having, I'm going to try this crockpot dish! It looks delicious!

[sophi]

Hi,
I should try for Eggz-N-Taterz Crockpot Casserole.It sounds tasty.
Here i will give a recipe for chocolate coffee with cream.
2 cups hot chocolate
1 cup hot coffee
1/2 cup milk
2 tbs powdered sugar
2 scoops vanilla or chocolate ice cream
cream

steps to prepare

1. Mix all the ingredients above in sauce pan
2. Heat until bubbling
3. Serve in mugs with whipped cream
Now have creamy chocolate coffee

[vicki]

Daddy bought a new crock pot for Mama? Nice.

[keewee]

And they say women are impatient. Your crockpot is cool looking. It similar to mine. Mine is a west bend.( you will see it on next weeks carnival)
The recipe looks delish, I will add it to my collection of CP recipes, thanks.
Christine, Happy 4th of July to you and your family.