Slow-Cooker Chicken Apple Sausage Egg Casserole

Name: Slow-Cooker Chicken Apple Sausage Egg Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 12 eggs; 3/4 cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 bag (16 oz) Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic hash browns, thawed; 2 packages (7 oz each) frozen fully cooked chicken apple sausage patties, thawed, coarsely chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, 1/2-inch diced; 3 green onions, sliced, white and green parts separated; 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz); 1 medium Honeycrisp or other crisp tart apple, if desired, chopped

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Apple Sausage Egg Casserole

Feeding a crowd has never been easier. Chicken sausage seasoned with thyme and Dijon make for a warm and savory casserole that can’t be beat. MORE+ LESS-

By Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated November 9, 2016

Ingredients

eggs

3/4

cup half-and-half

teaspoon Dijon mustard

3/4

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4

teaspoon pepper

bag (16 oz) Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic hash browns, thawed

packages (7 oz each) frozen fully cooked chicken apple sausage patties, thawed, coarsely chopped

medium red bell pepper, 1/2-inch diced

green onions, sliced, white and green parts separated

cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

medium Honeycrisp or other crisp tart apple, if desired, chopped

Steps

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1

Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
2

In medium bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, Dijon mustard, salt, thyme and pepper with whisk. In slow cooker, mix hash browns, sausage, bell pepper, green onion whites, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and egg mixture; stir to combine. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours; carefully remove slow cooker's ceramic insert, and rotate insert 180 degrees. Cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours longer or until temperature reaches 160°F in center and egg mixture is set.
3

Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese and green onion greens over top; let stand uncovered 10 minutes. Serve topped with chopped apple.

Expert Tips

Cooked chicken apple sausage links can be substituted in this recipe for the patties. Just slice or chop into bite-size pieces.
Rotating the ceramic insert halfway through cooking will result in evenly cooked eggs.
A fully cooked (160°F in center) casserole may still have some moisture present on the surface, which will absorb as it rests.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 400
Calories from Fat: 240

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 26g; 40%
Saturated Fat 11g 55% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 355mg; 118%
Sodium: 820mg; 34%
Potassium: 420mg; 12%
Total Carbohydrate: 16g; 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 4g
Protein: 25g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 25%; 25%
Vitamin C: 15%; 15%
Calcium: 25%; 25%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;