For families on the go, crockpot breakfasts start a day out deliciously

August 19, 10:44 PMAnchorage Family ExaminerKellie Davis

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The past couple of weeks have been a real struggle for us. First there is the monetary drain. Back to school drains us of any money that we have saved both in school supplies and fees, not to mention touching up the kids’ wardrobes and haircuts. (Hair cuts kill us. At $10 per kid and I have seven left at home, that’s always the coup de grâce for us financially, although they are worth it!) I won’t buy cereal unless it is Quaker Granola (“Crunchy Granola”) because while it’s more expensive, it’s practically a meal in a serving that is cost prohibitive when my family eats a box and a half at a sitting.

This year I am driving my kids to a charter school which necessitates all of us getting up at the same bright and early time and going forth after eating a breakfast together. This is the first time that I have had breakfast consistently with the kids since they were babies and to start the new school year off right, I have been doing some crockpot meals that lure me (not a morning person) out of bed. Along with the coffee that my husband lovingly prepares, the smells have me not only getting out of bed, but being pleasant about it!

Here is one of my favourite recipes so far that I have played with from Mr. Breakfast, which has a smörgåsbord of great recipes. It’s fairly cheap to make and you can throw a lot of stuff in it to tune to your own taste.
 

Crockpot Omelette Casserole

•    12 eggs
•    1 32 oz bag of frozen hashbrown potatoes, French fries, shoestring potatoes, canned potatoes, fresh diced potatoes (I’ve tried them all, hashbrowns work best but you do what you must) -- partially thawed
•    1 lb of bacon or sausage cut into small pieces -- fried and drained if needed—less than a pound will work if you have to make it work
•    1/2 cup diced onions OR some onion rings
•    3/4 lb diced or shredded cheddar cheese
•    1 cup milk (or water or chicken broth)
•    1/2 tsp dry mustard or whatever you like to season with
•    salt and pepper to taste
As if you were making lasagna, layer your ingredients as such (bottom to top):

1. potatoes
2. meat
3. onions
4. cheese
5. potatoes
6. meat
7. onions
8. cheese

Now, beat the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper together. Pour this over the whole mixture. Cook on low for ten to twelve hours.

If you want, you can make some instant biscuits to serve with jam. Bon appetit!