on High 1-2 hours, until mixture boils.
Add cheese, a little at a time, stirring constantly until all the cheese melts.
Heat on High 20-30 minutes with cover off, stirring frequently.
Serve hot over toasted English muffins or over toasted bread cut into trianÂgles. Garnish with strips of crisp bacon and tomato slices.
Note:
This is a good dish for brunch with fresh fruit, juice, and coffee. Also makes a great lunch or late-night light supper. Serve with a tossed green salad, especially fresh spinach and orange slices with a vinaigrette dressing.
When taking your hot slow cooker full of food in your car remove the lid and cover the crock with plastic wrap. Replace the lid to seal. âSue Hamilton, Minooka, IL
Cheese Souffle Casserole
Iva Schmidt
Fergus Falls, MN
Makes 6 servings
Prep. Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 3-4 hours
Ideal slow-cooker size: 3- to 4-qt
8 slices bread (crusts removed), cubed, or torn into squares
2 cups (8 oz.) grated Âcheddar, Swiss, or American, cheese
1 cup cooked, chopped ham
4 eggs
1 cup light cream, or milk
1 cup evaporated milk
¼ tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. parsley
paprika
Lightly grease slow cooker. Alternate layers of bread and cheese and ham.
Beat together eggs, milk, salt, and parsley. Pour over bread in slow cooker.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Cover and cook on Low 3-4 hours. (The longer cooking time yields a firmer, dryer dish.)
Breakfast Casserole
Shirley Hinh
Wayland, IA
Makes 8-10 servings
Prep. Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 hours
Ideal slow-cooker size: 4-qt
6 eggs, beaten
1 lb. little smokies (cocktail wieners), or 1½ lbs. bulk sausage, browned and drained
1½ cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices bread, torn into pieces
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. dry mustard
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Mix together all ingredients except mozzarella cheese. Pour into greased slow cooker.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top.
Cover and cook 2 hours on High, and then 1 hour on Low.
Egg and Cheese Bake
Evie Hershey
Atglen, PA
Makes 6 servings
Prep. Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 4-6 hours
Ideal slow-cooker size: 4-qt
3 cups toasted bread cubes
1½ cups shredded cheese
fried, crumbled bacon, or ham chunks, optional
6 eggs, beaten
3 cups milk
¾ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
Combine bread cubes, cheese, and meat in greased slow cooker.
Mix together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour over bread.
Cook on Low 4-6 hours.
Slow-Cooker Eggs and Ham
Dot Hess
Willow Street, PA
Makes 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 8-9 hours
Ideal slow-cooker size: 6 qt
32-oz. bag frozen hash browns
1½-2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb. cooked ham, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
12 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
Divide potatoes, cheese, ham, and onion into thirds.
Spray cooking spray over interior of slow cooker.
Make three 4-part layers (potatoes on bottom, onion on top) in slow cooker.
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together. Pour over layers in slow cooker.
Cover and cook on Low 8-9 hours.
Variations:
1. For extra flavor, use Monterey Jack, jalapeno, or extra-sharp cheddar cheese, instead of a mild cheddar.
2. To add kick, substitute garlic powder for salt.
Veronica Sabo
Shelton, CT
Egg and Broccoli Casserole
Joette Droz
Kalona, IA
Makes 6 servings
Prep. Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 2½-3 hours
Ideal slow-cooker size: 4-qt
24-oz. carton small-curd cottage cheese
10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
6 eggs, beaten
1 / 3 cup flour
¼ cup melted butter, or margarine
3 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
½ tsp. salt
Combine first 8 ingredients. Pour into greased slow cooker.
Cover and cook on High 1 hour. Stir. Reduce heat to Low. Cover and cook 2½-3 hours, or until temperature reaches 160° and eggs are set.
Sprinkle with shredded cheese , if desired, and serve.
Donât peek. It takes 15â20 minutes for the cooker