Crockpot Morning Casserole

By JimMac

Ingredients

• 1 32 oz. bag frozen hash brown potatoes
• 1 lb. of bacon diced, cooked and drained or 1 lb. cooked ham, cubed
• 1 medium diced onion
• 1 green bell pepper diced
• 1 1/2 C. shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 dozen eggs
• 1 C. milk
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper (more or less to taste)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and parsley. Sprinkle spice mixture generously on both sides of chicken breasts.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons garlic powder and lime juice. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently to coat evenly with sauce.