Sometimes you need to make breakfast for an Army. It can be a holiday breakfast or brunch, for a large family, or when guests are visiting. Or, if you are a busy mom and want to make one breakfast that will last all week (and even can go in the freezer), this Crock Pot Fiesta Breakfast Casserole is perfect. It’s special enough for a special occasion, and since it’s made in the slow cooker, it’s easy enough for every day. This Southwest style Tex-Mex casserole also has three options – comfort, Paleo, or Whole30 depending on your nutrition protocol. Get the recipe…

This is my entire family’s favorite breakfast. Hubby, Stepson, and Parents. All of them LOVE this breakfast casserole. And guess what – it’s not that difficult to make. You can also freeze what is leftover and reheat it another day.

I’ve made this recipe for Christmas brunch, Easter brunch, and have also given it as a meal-train-meal for a family during a health crisis. The kids can even help Dad make it for a Mother’s Day brunch. The possibilities are endless!

Nutrition Protocol Changes

Name: Crock Pot Fiesta Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 Eggs (Organic preferred); 1 Cup Milk (Or Nut Milk ); 1 Pound Ground Beef (Grass Fed/Organic); 8 oz Cheese (Split in Half (and optional)); 16 oz Jar Salsa (Organic preferred); 2 Medium Potatoes (2-3 cups shredded); 2 TBSP Taco Seasoning (We love Primal Palate!)

You can easily make this recipe as-is. If there are no nutrition protocols to worry about, the ooey gooey cheese really hits it out of the park. The original version is what I call the comfort style.

If you really want to go down the comfort aisle, you can always purchase a bag of shredded hash browns and a bag of pre-browned meat instead of making it from scratch. I just can’t vouch for the nutritional value of what comes in a bag. I’m just giving you options, my friend.

Since any kind of potato is off-limits for Keto, this is not a Keto-approved recipe, despite the meat, eggs, and cheese.

If you are following the Paleo or Whole30 protocols, these are the recommended changes:

Paleo

Substitute sweet potatoes for white potatoes.

Substitute nut-based milk for the dairy-based milk.

Eliminate the cheese altogether.

Whole30

You can use white potatoes or sweet potatoes.

Substitute nut-based milk for the dairy-based milk.

Eliminate the cheese altogether.

Always be sure to check your ingredients to ensure compliance.

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Recipe Tips and Hacks

I recommend using organic ingredients as much as you can, especially the eggs and beef.

ALWAYS use caution when using a grater.

Keep some paper towels on hand to soak up the liquid from the potatoes.

The potato amount is approximate. Use your best judgment.

For this recipe, or any recipe using eggs in a Crock Pot, I recommend using a liner. The clean up is sooooo much easier!

You can break the eggs and whisk the milk in a separate bowl. But honestly, I’ve made this so many times and I literally just break the eggs, add the milk, and whisk together in the Crock Pot. It’s one less bowl to wash. #yesiamthatlazy #youarewelcome

If you don’t have Primal Palate’s Taco Seasoning, or your own favorite taco, chili or Tex-Mex seasoning, then you can add the equivalent of chipotle chili powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Another one of my favorite options is one Simply Organic’s Southwest Taco seasoning mix packet.

Don’t forget to compost your scraps!

Recipe Resources

Organic fresh ingredients

Organic salsa

Primal Palate’s Taco Seasoning

Recipe

Sometimes you need to make breakfast for an Army. It can be a holiday breakfast or brunch, for a large family, or when guests are visiting. Or, if you are a busy mom and want to make one breakfast that will last all week (and even can go in the freezer), this Crock Pot Fiesta Breakfast Casserole is perfect. It's special enough for a special occasion, and since it's made in the slow cooker, it's easy enough for every day. This Southwest style Tex-Mex casserole also has three options - comfort, Paleo, or Whole30 depending on your nutrition protocol. Get the recipe...

Crock Pot Fiesta Breakfast Casserole

Comfort - Paleo - Whole30 Options

Prep Time 20 minutes

Author Holly Bertone | Pink Fortitude

Ingredients

12 Eggs Organic preferred
1 Cup Milk Or Nut Milk
1 Pound Ground Beef Grass Fed/Organic
8 oz Cheese Split in Half (and optional)
16 oz Jar Salsa Organic preferred
2 Medium Potatoes 2-3 cups shredded
2 TBSP Taco Seasoning We love Primal Palate!

Instructions

In a skillet, brown the meat until just slightly pink remaining, cutting up as you go.
In the meantime, peel the potatoes.
Using a grater, grate/shred the potatoes. Use paper towels to squeeze out the extra water.
Place a Crock Pot liner in your slow cooker and spray with a baking spray.
Crack all of the eggs into the crock pot.
Add the milk and whisk together.
Add the potatoes, beef, and all remaining ingredients. Note that you will add 1/2 the cheese (optional) at this time. Mix together.
Cook on low for 8-10 hour or high for 4-6 hours.
Approximately 20-30 minutes before eating, top with the remaining cheese. (optional).

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Crock Pot Fiesta Breakfast Casserole (comfort + Paleo + Whole30 options)