Crock Pot Casseroles
What comes to mind when you think of a casserole –a mixture of last night’s leftover meat, various chopped vegetables, and cream of mushroom soup all mixed together and baked in cookware called a “casserole dish? Well, not anymore! Once considered a thing of the past, today’s casseroles can be just about anything you want them to be. From breakfast to crock-pots, these casseroles sum up what trim and terrific cooking is all about – the ease of a healthy and delicious one-pot complete meal.
Savory Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole
Nothing says comfort food better than this Breakfast Casserole from Holly Clegg’s Crock Pot Convenience Chapter in KITCHEN 101 – the perfect blend of savory brunch flavors! Wake up and let this cheesy, hearty crock-pot breakfast cook itself. Slow cooker recipes can include a satisfying breakfast casserole! Best of all, frozen tater tots make it super easy! I like the natural sweetness of sweet potato tots, but original tater tots may be used as well.
- 1pound frozen sweet potato crisp bite size puffstater tots
- 1 package Canadian bacondiced, 6-ounce
- 1 onionchopped
- 1 green bell pepperseeded and chopped
- 1 1/4cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
- 4 eggs
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2cup skim milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- In 3 1/2-6-quart slow cooker, insert plastic liner, if desired. Depending on size of slow cooker, layer tater tots, Canadian bacon, onion, green pepper and cheese two or three times.
- In bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites and milk. Season to taste. Pour egg mixture over layers in slow cooker. Cook on LOW 5-8 hours or until egg mixture is set.
Calories 235 Calories from Fat 45% Fat 12g Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 114mg Sodium 740mg Carbohydrates 16g Dietary Fiber 2g Total Sugars 3g Protein 15g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat
Terrific Tip: For a vegetarian option, omit Canadian bacon. If desired, when done, you can sprinkle more cheese on top (if you like more cheese).
What You Will Need for this Recipe
Crock-pot 2137020 MyTime Technology, 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker, Stainless SteelReynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 CountCheese Grater with Container, Lid & Peeler Set – Multi-Function Stainless Steel Plastic Storage Box
KITCHEN 101 Highlights Easy Crock Pot And Diabetic Recipes
Crock pot or slow cooker recipes are such a time saver for the busy person. Nothing beats an easy crock pot dinner and a one-dish meal. There is a crock pot symbol indicating crock pot recipes in KITCHEN 101 so look for is throughout the cookbook! With a home office you can smell the wonderful aroma cooking all day.
Whether you are bringing a meal to a friend or want a family pleasing dinner, casseroles are a great go-to dish and can be made ahead on your own time. These re-energized casserole style meals are simple to make and can be made ahead and frozen. Those boring cream of mushroom soup versions are a thing of the past. You can still have that no-fuss one-pot meal with flavor and flair the whole family will love!
Nutrition Nuggets & Terrific Tips:
- For a vegetarian Breakfast Casserole option, omit Canadian bacon if preferred.
- If desired, when done cooking Breakfast Casserole, you can sprinkle more cheese on top (if you like more cheese – I always like more cheese!)
- By choosing low-fat dairy products you are actually getting more calcium, since the fat replaces the calcium in whole milk and cheeses.
- Did you know that cheese is a good source of protein, vitamin D, potassium, and especially calcium, which is best absorbed from foods rather than supplements?
- Make sure to get at least three servings of calcium-rich foods every day.
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