Lest you think I’ve moved on from thinking about brinner, I’m here to tell you that a) I have another brinner-ful recipe for you and b) it’s impossible for me to stop thinking about brinner.
Remember that one time we chatted about the winter blahs and having a Backwards Day Brinner Bash to get over them, if even for just one meal? And we drooled over loaded mashed potato stuffed biscuits? Yeahhh, now you remember. Well, meet its lovely partner, the slow cooker cheesy pesto and spinach egg casserole, a.k.a., the egg bake of your dreams (and if your dreams are anything like mine, they include egg bakes).
The lovely people at Bisquick asked me to come up with a slow cooker egg casserole using their product and, truth, at first I was a little afraid of the idea. I mean, I love my slow cooker with a capital L but it can also befuddle me in terms of what actually can bake/cook in there, for how long, etc. etc. (it’s like that thing where I know what mirepoix is and how to cut a pomegranate but I don’t know how to properly make an omelet or what, exactly, constitutes as one shallot. Conundrums.) But after a little planning, research and breath-holding, I figured it out. And the results were spectacular.
This egg casserole is one fine and dandy addition to your Brinner Bash. It’s easy to assemble, and once you’ve done that, the slow cooker does its thing. In just a few hours, it’s all done and ready for the eating. So not only do you get yummy food, but it works for you while you make biscuits or pesto pull apart bread and get your party ready (insert celebration and thumbs-up emojis here).
If you’re not a fan of one or more of the ingredients, not a problem — feel free to swap them out with something you do love. For example, if you’re not fond of pesto, swap it with salsa or your favorite tapenade. Use fresh bell pepper in place of the tomato, or mix in some Parmesan cheese with the mozzarella. GO CRAZY. As crazy as you can making an egg casserole, that is.
For more tips and fun Backwards Day Brinner Bash ideas, check out these mashed potato biscuits. You can also head over to Bisquick for more breakfast as dinner recipes and Backwards Day ideas! And follow Bisquick on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Pinterest.
P.P.S. You can also head over to these bloggers’ posts for more tasty Brinner Bash recipes:
Sarah’s Cucina Bella: Breakfast Steak Blue Cheese Tacos
Doughmesstic: Blue Cornmeal Crepe Enchiladas
Pesto Spinach Egg Casserole
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line bottom and sides of a 6-quart slow cooker with foil; spray with cooking spray. Spread hash brown potatoes in a single layer in bottom of slow cooker.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, Bisquick and milk until well combined. Stir in spinach, cheese, pesto, minced garlic, chopped tomato and salt and pepper to taste. Pour mixture evenly over potatoes in prepared slow cooker.
- Cover; cook on HIGH 3 hours until center is set, edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Like this recipe? Rate & comment below!Disclosure: I received compensation from Bisquick for recipe development purposes. All opinions are my own.
Before You Go
I hope you enjoyed this recipe for an easy egg bake. Check out our other delicious breakfast and brunch recipes, like this breakfast casserole with bread!
I love being able to make an easy and delicious breakfast in my crockpot! The flavors are so fun and it really comes together so fast!
Conundrums indeed! I’m glad I’m not the only one who still feels completely befuddled by the simplest of kitchen tasks. I guess that’s the joy of being self taught–you learn some of the hard stuff before the basics. 🙂 This really looks fabulous and who knew you could bake eggs in the slow cooker? Very cool!
Brinner all day, errr day. That’s how I want to live.
Oh I love brinner parties and this looks so delish and easy with the crock pot!
Belinda — Yes, that’s a perfect idea! Love it.
Ashley — Oh yes, yes I do. Which is why you’re welcome to a brinner party at my house any time. 🙂