Slow Cooker Bacon Cheddar Breakfast Potatoes

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheddar Breakfast Potatoes Recipe - SavvyMom

Use the slow cooker for breakfast? Yes! This recipe for bacon cheddar breakfast potatoes is a great way to feed a crowd (or a couple of teenagers) after a sleepover without breaking the bank or requiring hours of time spent stoveside. Set your slow cooker on a timer before you go to bed, and you’ll have a mostly fuss-free meal (just add some fried eggs and toast) ready to go in the morning. For families who enjoy ‘breakfast for dinner,’ you can also prep this dish before work, leaving it to cook all day while you’re away. It’s even easier if you have a few strips of oven bacon left over from a previous meal.

Round out the meal with some eggs and a fruit smoothie—we’re sure no one will complain!

Servings:

Serves 4-6

Adapted from Best of Bridge: The Family Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheddar Breakfast Potatoes Recipe:

You’ll Need

  • 4-6 bacon strips
  • 2 lbs. chopped red or yellow potatoes (no need to peel)
  • 4-6 green onions, sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese

Prep and Cook

  • In a medium skillet, sauté bacon until it starts to crisp.
    Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a 4-6-quart slow cooker.
  • Stir in potatoes, green onions, and salt, then cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Scatter cheese over everything, toss to combine and replace the lid for 10 minutes.

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