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Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos

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220 min

Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos

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Time

220 min

Serving

12 persons

Calories

746

Rating

5.00★ (1)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Bailey
Start before you go to bed, and this overnight breakfast burrito bake will be ready when everyone wakes up in the morning! Just set out bowls of shredded cheese, diced avocado, hot sauce, salsa, cilantro, and onion and let your guests customize and roll their own delicious breakfast burritos. Want to stretch this even further and serve it for a fun brunch? Use 6-inch tortillas and serve with mimosas!

Ingredients

  • bulk breakfast sausage: 2 pound
  • onion: 1 medium (chopped)
  • bell pepper: 1 medium (chopped)
  • cooking spray: 0 piece
  • frozen shredded hash browns: 1 pack (16 ounce pack)
  • cheddar cheese: 2.5 cups (shredded)
  • eggs: 12 piece
  • milk: 1 cup
  • kosher salt: 1 tsp
  • ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp
  • flour tortillas, warmed: 12 piece (10 inch)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with the back of a spoon, until lightly browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until onion is softened, about 5 more minutes. Blot any excess oil in the pan with a paper towel. Continue to cook until sausage is cooked completely, 5 to 7 more minutes. Remove from the heat. (This step can be done 1 day ahead.)
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  2. Spray a slow cooker with cooking spray. Add sausage mixture, hash browns, and Cheddar cheese.
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  3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well blended. Pour into the slow cooker and stir until evenly combined. Cook on Low 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours, stirring after the first hour.
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  4. Serve mixture inside warmed tortillas with desired toppings.
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History of the Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos

Breakfast burritos have been popular in the southwestern United States for decades, but the slow cooker version is a relatively new spin on this classic dish. Slow cooker breakfast burritos offer a convenient and fuss-free way to prepare a large batch of burritos that are perfect for feeding a hungry crowd in the morning. This recipe has become a staple for busy families and people who love hosting brunches and breakfast gatherings.

Tips and Tricks for Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos Recipe

Making slow cooker breakfast burritos is easy, but there are a few key tips to keep in mind to ensure a successful outcome:

  • Use a large enough slow cooker: This recipe makes a lot of filling, so make sure your slow cooker is large enough to accommodate everything.
  • Cook the sausage in advance: Cooking the sausage beforehand helps to render out the extra fat and gives the meat a nice flavor. You can do this step the night before to save time in the morning.
  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh and high-quality ingredients where possible to ensure the best possible flavor. You can also swap in different types of cheese or veggies to tailor the recipe to your preferences.
  • Adjust the cooking time to suit your needs: If you need to speed up the cooking process, you can cook the mixture on High for 3 to 4 hours. Alternatively, if you need to keep the burritos warm for an extended period, you can keep the slow cooker on Warm setting for up to 2 hours.

Tips for presenting the dish

To present the dish, set out bowls of toppings at the table, such as diced avocado, hot sauce, salsa, cilantro, and onion. You can also include sour cream and lime wedges for garnish. Place the warm tortillas on a platter, and serve the slow cooker filling in a large bowl or casserole dish. Encourage guests to customize their own burritos by spooning the filling onto the tortillas and adding their preferred toppings. You can also serve this dish alongside fresh fruit or a salad to balance out the flavors.

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