If you're a Black Friday early bird, you know that serious shopping works up a serious appetite. This year, enjoy a hot, hearty meal featuring one—or a few!—of these slow-cooked a.m. faves. Brunch is on!
31 Slow-Cooker Brunch Recipes to Make on Black Friday
Updated on Sep. 16, 2024
Slow-Cooker Honey Nut Granola
I lightened up a friend’s recipe and changed the add-ins to our tastes. This honey nut granola is now a family favorite! You can vary the recipe as you like, changing the nuts, seeds or dried fruits. —Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois
1/31
2/31
Slow-Cooker Monkey Bread
Total Time
2 hours 50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I often take this slow-cooker monkey bread to church potlucks—children and adults love it! The rum extract is optional. —Lisa Leaper, Worthington, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
8 biscuit pieces: 473 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 675mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
3/31
Spicy Sausage Hash Browns
Total Time
5 hours 15 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to develop my own recipes and have people calling for them often. My family members and friends from our church tend to be my favorite and most honest critics. —Angela Sheridan, Opdyke, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 368 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 723mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
4/31
Slow-Cooker Hot Chocolate
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings (about 1 quart)
From the Recipe Creator:
Greet holiday guests at the door with steaming mugs of rich hot chocolate. As the crowning touch, offer a selection of flavored whipped creams.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 267 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
5/31
Overnight Bacon and Swiss Breakfast
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we have overnight guests, I like to prepare things ahead of time so we can enjoy our company. It often gets crazy when everyone first wakes up, and I like to have food available whenever people are ready to eat. I devised this slow-cooker breakfast recipe when I was feeding 22 people breakfast at a destination wedding! —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 277 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 220mg cholesterol, 507mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
6/31
Slow-Cooker Oatmeal
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Waking up to the wonderful aroma of this cinnamon-sugar Crockpot oatmeal is a great way to start the day! —Brandy Schaefer, Glen Carbon, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 340 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.
7/31
Crockpot Apple Cider
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
There's no last-minute rush before the party when you simmer this slow-cooker apple cider. It has all the tantalizing flavors of fall. —Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 177 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
8/31
Pot Roast Hash
Total Time
6 hours 45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to cook a Sunday-style pot roast on a weeknight. Make it into pot roast hash for any day of the week. —Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup hash with 1 egg: 429 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 281mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein.
9/31
Slow-Cooked Breakfast Apple Cobbler
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Serve them cobbler on Christmas morning—or any other cold morning. You can peel the apples if you like. —Marietta Slater, Justin, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 289 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 11g fiber), 7g protein.
10/31
Slow-Cooker Grits
Total Time
2 hours 40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Since moving to the South, I have come to love grits! I also love my slow cooker, and I worked to find a way to make perfect grits without stirring on the stovetop. I knew this slow-cooker grits recipe was a winner when my mother-in-law overheard someone at a church potluck say that “it just wasn’t right that a Midwesterner could make such good grits!” —Tacy Fleury, Clinton, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 334 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 755mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
11/31
Hash Brown Egg Brunch
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Slow cookers aren't just for making dinner. I make this often if we're having company overnight. With just a little planning and not much work, I can prep it the night before and have a lovely breakfast waiting in the morning. —Barb Keith, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 315 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 289mg cholesterol, 589mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
12/31
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Total Time
2 hours 50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Because we love cinnamon rolls, I created a slow-cooker recipe to make for a weekend breakfast or brunch. This is a delectable, no-fuss recipe and perfect for company and family. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 492 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
13/31
Mocha Mint Coffee
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This doctored-up coffee benefits from hints of mint, cocoa and cinnamon. The marshmallows on top are a playful addition that brings out the youngster in anyone. —Mindie Hilton, Susanville, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 155 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
14/31
Hash Brown Egg Breakfast
Total Time
3 hours 45 min
Servings
12 servings (1-1/3 cups each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this hearty slow cooker breakfast dish. It's great for potlucks because it's easy to carry and always popular.—Nancy Marion, Frostproof, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 238 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 240mg cholesterol, 671mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
Here are some Slow-Cooker Breakfast Recipes to Try This Weekend
15/31
Slow-Cooker Sausage & Waffle Bake
Total Time
5 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s an easy dish guaranteed to create excitement at the breakfast table! Nothing is missing from this sweet and savory combination. It’s so wrong, it’s right! —Courtney Lentz, Boston, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 442 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 200mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
16/31
Western Omelet Casserole
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We make a Western-style omelet with ham and hash browns using the slow cooker. From youngest to oldest at brunch, everyone devours it. —Kathleen Murphy, Littleton, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 363 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 332mg cholesterol, 1166mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
17/31
Sweet Kahlua Coffee
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
9 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I have this beverage brewing in my slow cooker at my annual Christmas open house. I set out the whipped cream and grated chocolate in festive dishes so guests can help themselves to as much Kahlua-flavored coffee as they’d like.—Ruth Gruchow, Yorba Linda, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 337 calories, 23g fat (15g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
18/31
Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I absolutely love this slow-cooked oatmeal. The steel-cut oats have so much flavor and texture. My family sprinkles toasted pecans on top whenever possible. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 171 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
19/31
Slow-Cooked Big Breakfast
Total Time
3 hours 30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We make this during holidays or on mornings when we know we’re going to have a busy day. You can substitute whatever vegetables your family prefers. It’s also good with steak. —Delisha Paris, Elizabeth Cty, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 303 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 236mg cholesterol, 873mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
20/31
Orange Spiced Cider
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Every time I serve this wonderful hot beverage, someone asks for the recipe. Orange juice adds a bit of sweetness and Red Hots are a fun substitute for traditional cinnamon sticks. —Erika Reinhard, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 128 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit.
21/31
Brunch Burritos
Total Time
4 hours 30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to use a second slow cooker to keep the tortillas warm and pliable when I serve these hearty burritos. Just place a clean wet cloth in the bottom, then cover it with foil and add your tortillas.—Beth Osburn, Levelland, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 burrito (calculated without optional toppings): 683 calories, 38g fat (15g saturated fat), 449mg cholesterol, 1650mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 35g protein.
22/31
Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes
Total Time
3 hours 35 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Convenient frozen hash browns are the secret behind the cheesy slow-cooker potatoes I cook up for potlucks and big group gatherings. —Julianne Henson, Streamwood, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 214 calories, 13g fat (9g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
23/31
Chili & Cheese Crustless Quiche
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This filling Tex-Mex egg casserole is perfect for any meal of the day. I add a salad and dinner is on! —Gail Watkins, Norwalk, Califiornia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 420 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 182mg cholesterol, 1034mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein.
24/31
Slow-Cooked Fruited Oatmeal with Nuts
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The beauty of this breakfast is that you can set the slow cooker overnight and, with nothing more than a ladle, spoons and bowls, feed a crowd in
the morning. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 306 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 fat.
25/31
Spiced Coffee
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve found that those who aren’t necessarily coffee fans often change their tune when they get a whiff of this chocolaty coffee drink. I like to serve
up a big batch at parties. —Joanne Holt, Bowling Green, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 64 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
26/31
Hearty Slow-Cooker Breakfast Hash
Total Time
5 hours 25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This sweet and savory hash certainly won't leave you hungry—the sausage, veggies and eggs will fill you up. The hint of maple syrup makes it all feel extra cozy. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 446 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 911mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
27/31
Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
7 hours 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a breakfast casserole that is very easy on the cook. I can make it the night before and it's ready in the morning. It's the perfect recipe when I have weekend guests. —Ella Stutheit, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 272 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 242mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.
28/31
Spiced Apple Oatmeal
Total Time
4 hours 45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These easy apple-y oats let your family have a warm and cozy breakfast no matter how busy you are. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 290 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.
29/31
Slow-Cooker Chai Tea
Total Time
8 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A wonderful sweet and spicy aroma wafts from the slow cooker as this fragrant and flavorful chai tea cooks. —Crystal Jo Burns, Iliff, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 109 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
30/31
Slow-Cooker Ham & Eggs
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This dish is appreciated any time of the year, but I love serving it on holiday mornings. Once started, it requires little attention. It's a fun meal for the family. —Andrea Schaak, Jordan, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 315 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 256mg cholesterol, 942mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
31/31
Pumpkin Oatmeal
Total Time
5 hours 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There's nothing like a bowl of warm oatmeal in the morning, and my spiced version works in a slow cooker. Store leftovers in the fridge. —Jordan Mason, Brookville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 183 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
