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This easy holiday breakfast or brunch recipe would be perfect for your upcoming holiday menu. You can either prepare the slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole the night before or early on Christmas morning. It’s a leftover ham and egg bake with vegetables, cheese, hash browns, and more – a warming dish with plenty of amazing flavours. You will love this Crockpot Christmas breakfast!

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. Add this crockpot christmas breakfast to your holiday menu!

Enjoy a crockpot Christmas breakfast this year. It is perfect because you can let it cool a bit while everyone opens their gifts, then dig into it afterwards.

If you enjoy trying new breakfast recipes, you might also like this carrot cake slow cooker oatmeal, breakfast fries, breakfast tacos or this breakfast skillet!

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. Add this crockpot christmas breakfast to your holiday menu!

Crockpot Christmas Breakfast Ingredients

Because you can use leftover ham to make this easy holiday breakfast, it’s also a nice dish to prepare after Christmas or Thanksgiving, when you’re wondering what to do with all those ham leftovers! Otherwise you can absolutely buy the ham specifically to make the casserole rather than use up leftovers.

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. Add this crockpot christmas breakfast to your holiday menu!

Hash brown potatoes, cheese and eggs are other main ingredients in this slow cooker breakfast recipe. For the veggies, I like to use red pepper, spinach and tomatoes. Heavy cream sour cream and butter give it a rich, luxurious mouthfeel and taste, while garlic and Dijon mustard add even more flavour.

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. Add this crockpot christmas breakfast to your holiday menu!

There are lots of fresh toppings that could be added to this great dish. Those are up to you and you can choose your favorite topping combo, although avocado, chives and/or other fresh herbs add a fresh touch and sriracha or your favourite hot sauce can add a little heat. Pico de gallo, green onions can also be a part of this delicious breakfast overnight crockpot breakfast casserole.

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. Add this crockpot christmas breakfast to your holiday menu!

Feel free to change up the veggies. Mushrooms would be good here, or you could swap the gouda for a different kind of cheese (cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, monterey jack or pepper jack cheese) in the brunch recipe.

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. Add this crockpot christmas breakfast to your holiday menu!

How to Make a Crockpot Christmas Breakfast

You’ll love this easy holiday breakfast because it really is simple, and you can prepare it in next to no time. Chop and dice or shred the ham, cheese and vegetables.

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. Add this crockpot christmas breakfast to your holiday menu!

Toss the thawed, shredded hash browns with melted butter and cayenne pepper. Next mix the eggs, heavy cream, sour cream, garlic, salt pepper, mustard, and more cayenne pepper.

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. Add this crockpot christmas breakfast to your holiday menu!

Grease the slow cooker then add a third of the hash brown mixture, followed by half the ham, vegetables and cheese. Repeat the layers. Pour the eggs mixture on top to finish off the brunch recipe assembly.

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. Add this crockpot christmas breakfast to your holiday menu!

Cook for 2½ hours on high or 6 hours on low, then add some more shredded cheese on top along with avocados and fresh herbs too, if liked. Offer hot sauce at the table for those who want to spice their egg bake up.

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. This easy holiday breakfast is a great Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch recipe.

I love how quick and easy it is to make this crockpot Christmas breakfast or brunch recipe, and am definitely including it on my holiday menu this Christmas. If you are looking for another time saver, consider using a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. This easy holiday breakfast is a great Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch recipe.

Possible Tweaks and Variations

You might like to change some of the ingredients in the slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole, and that’s easy enough to do. This is the perfect morning meal because it is so flexible and an easy breakfast when you are just short on breakfast ideas.

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. This easy holiday breakfast is a great Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch recipe.

Like other kinds of breakfast casserole recipes, you can switch ingredients. Perhaps you have some veggies in the salad drawer beyond their prime. Whether this is onion, mushrooms, zucchini, or another kind of vegetable, you can throw it in, in additional to the bell pepper, spinach and tomatoes, or instead of them. If you’d throw it in an omelet it will work fine in a breakfast casserole.

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. This easy holiday breakfast is a great Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch recipe.

You could even swap the ham for cooked chicken, breakfast meat (such as breakfast sausage or turkey sausage) or even leftover turkey, else omit it for a vegetarian version. Leave out the cayenne pepper if you don’t want any spice at all, or sub chilli powder or smoked paprika instead if you wish. However you make this crockpot egg casserole, it will be a crowd pleaser with your overnight guests and the whole family. This is a great recipe and the best part is that this slow cooker breakfast casserole recipe is a healthy breakfast!

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. This easy holiday breakfast is a great Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch recipe.

Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole FAQs

What’s the best way to store leftovers?

You probably won’t need to know this, since leftovers with this casserole dish are unlikely! But if you do have some left over, it should be fine for up to 5 days in a container in the refrigerator.

The easiest way to reheat this crockpot breakfast casserole recipe is to do it in portions in the microwave. You can also freeze it for up to two months. If you choose to do that, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F, or until hot in the middle.

What’s good to serve with this?

You don’t need to have any holiday menu sides with this Crockpot Christmas breakfast casserole, since it’s already really filling, but a fresh fruit salad or a side of fruit would be good with this hash brown casserole. Also, if you’re having this as a breakfast or brunch treat on Christmas morning, consider pairing it with a mimosa or even a watermelon paloma and a breakfast charcuterie board. Don’t forget some tasty cinnamon rolls or almond plum cake, too!

Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. This easy holiday breakfast is a great Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch recipe.
Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for a slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole. This easy holiday breakfast is a great Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch recipe.

Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole Recipe

5 from 7 votes

Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole

This easy holiday breakfast or brunch recipe would be perfect for your upcoming holiday menu. You can either prepare the slow cooker overnight breakfast casserole the night before or early in the morning. It's a leftover ham and egg bake with amazing flavours!
Prep Time: 9 minutes
Time Cooked on High:: 2 hours 5 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 14 minutes
Servings: 9

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 Pound ham, leftover
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 2 Cups spinach
  • ½ Pint cherry tomatoes
  • 6 Ounces Gouda cheese, divided
  • 2 Cups hash browns, shredded, thawed
  • ¼ Cup butter, melted
  • 1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
  • 12 eggs
  • ¼ Cup heavy cream
  • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • ½ Teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoon sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoon dijon mustard

Optional Toppings:

  • avocados, chopped
  • chives
  • fresh herbs
  • sriracha

Instructions 

  • Prepare ingredients. Chop ham into bite sized pieces.* Use leftover Christmas ham if available*. Small-dice the bell pepper. Roughly chop spinach. Slice cherry tomatoes in half. Shred 4 ounces of Gouda cheese. Place each prepared ingredient into individual prep bowls. *Set aside and refrigerate the remaining 2oz of cheese for the end*
  • Add shredded hashbrowns to a bowl and toss with melted butter and ½ tsp of cayenne pepper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper, sour cream, dijon mustard, and remaining half of the cayenne pepper. Whisk well until thoroughly combined and smooth.
  • Spray the inside of the slow cooker with a non-stick cooking spray, such as canola oil.
  • Add ⅓ of the hashbrowns to the bottom of the slow cooker. Evenly layer ½ of the ham, ½ of the peppers, ½ of the tomatoes, ½ of the spinach, and ½ of the cheese over the top. Repeat.
  • Pour the eggs into the crockpot over the top of the layered ingredients. Cover and cook for 6 hours on low or 2.5 hours on high.
  • Shred the remaining 2 ounces of Gouda cheese over the top. Let sit until melted (while presents are opened?)
  • Top with chopped avocados and fresh herbs

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 281mg | Sodium: 1139mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1813IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 2mg
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You’ll know exactly how quick and easy it is to make an easy holiday breakfast, once you’ve enjoyed this overnight slow cooker breakfast. It’s special enough for Christmas morning or you could prepare it for another special occasion such as a birthday or for Valentine’s Day. From the first time you make this, it is sure to be on your list of favorite recipes!

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Bella Bucchiotti

Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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5 from 7 votes (1 rating without comment)

6 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I make overnight oats sometimes but never made an overnight savory breakfast… until now! This one is so good, especially now the weather is getting a bit chilly, it’s really warming and tasty.