Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole – Lentils.org

Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole

  By lentilsorg    

October 31, 2016

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Impress your guests by taking brunch to another flavour level! This dish showcases all of the favourite elements in a traditional bagel and lox. Smoked salmon, rich cream cheese, bagels, and green lentils come together in a savoury custard creating a delicious make-ahead breakfast or brunch (or dinner!). No one needs to know this recipe is super easy!

  • Prep: 10 Minutes
  • Cook: 4 Hours

  • 10 Minutes

    4 Hours

    4 Hours 10 Minutes

  • Yields: 6
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Directions

  1. Line a 6-quart slow cooker with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the cut bagels, lentils, salmon, onions, and dill in the slow cooker.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk cream cheese with milk, egg, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Stir the milk mixture into the slow cooker with the bagel and lentil mixture. Allow to sit for 10 minutes and stir once again.
  5. Secure the lid and cook for 4 hours on low setting or until the middle of the casserole is set.
  6. Remove the insert from the slow cooker and allow to sit with the lid off for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped dill and serve.

Quick tip: Elevate this dish by adding capers before baking, and serving with a fresh slice of lemon.

Ingredients

4 bagels, cubed

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cooked green lentils

5 oz (142 g) smoked salmon, cut into thin strips

1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced green onions

4 Tbsp (60 mL) chopped fresh dill (reserve 1 Tbsp for garnish)

4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened

2 cups (500 mL) milk

5 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 tsp (10 mL) whole grain mustard

to taste, salt and pepper

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 cup (250 mL)
Calories450
Sodium760 mg
Potassium317 mg
Protein25 g
Cholesterol190 mg
Sugar10 g
Total Fat14 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Total Carbohydrates56 g
Dietary Fiber5 g