Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole

This frittata-like dish is packed with delicious breakfast flavors. To make it meatless, substitute crumbled vegetarian sausage for the ham.

Ingredients

• 1/2 (16.0-ounce) package frozen hash browned potatoes (2 1/2 cups), thawed
• 1 1/2 cup frozen bell pepper strips, thawed
• 2/3 cup frozen spinach, thawed and firmly squeezed to remove as much water as possible
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cup (about 7 ounces) diced cooked ham or smoked turkey
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup reduced-fat (2%) milk
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Layer potatoes, bell peppers, spinach, onion and ham in a slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and black pepper and pour into the cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low until casserole is set and browned around the edges, 6 to 7 hours.
4. Cool, uncovered, for at least 20 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve.