Crockpot California Burrito Breakfast Casserole

This crockpot California burrito breakfast casserole is inspired by the famous California burrito. Using French fries instead of rice & beans, this breakfast version adds eggs and can be cooked overnight in your slow cooker.

Ingredients For Crockpot California Burrito Breakfast Casserole

• Eggs
• Cooked Carne Asada
• Frozen French Fries
• Cheddar Cheese
• Avocado
• Sour Cream
• Onion
• Seasonings: salt, pepper 

How To Make Crockpot California Burrito Breakfast Casserole

1. Spray slow cooker generously with cooking spray.
2. Add the French fries to the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with the cooked meat, onion, tomatoes, avocado. Spread the cheese evenly on top.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
4. Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.

FAQs & Tips

What is a California burrito?

This is not an authentic Mexican dish. The California burrito was created in San Diego. Rice & beans? NO. California burritos consist of a flour tortilla stuffed with carne asada, pico de gallo, cheese, guacamole, and French fries. Some variations add other ingredients like sour cream. Personally I don’t like sour cream in mine but as a way to incorporate it into the recipe, I used sour cream instead of milk in my egg mixture.

How many eggs should you use?

You’ll need enough eggs to mostly cover the food in the slow cooker….but not so much that it’s swimming in liquid. If you notice in my before pic and in the video, the egg mixture reaches right to the top of the food. I then cover it with the remaining cheese. For me, this means using  12 large eggs. When I used medium-size eggs, I need 16 eggs to achieve this.  If you don’t think it’s looks like enough eggs, whisk a few more & pour them on top.

What type of fries should you use?

Frozen French fries work better than fresh. Yes, you can use fresh but in my experience they turn mushy. Trust me, use frozen.

What type of meat should you use?

You will need cooked carne asada. If you don’t want to use carne asada, substitute another cooked meat like shredded beef or ground beef. 

What topping can you add?

Topping suggestions for this casserole include: cilantro, guacamole and salsa.

Will the casserole stick to the crockpot?

Not if you properly prep first. Grease the heck out the slow cooker. I sprayed mine heavily with cooking spray and it slid right out with no sticking. You can also line your slow cooker with parchment paper or use a slow cooker liner. Also, let the casserole cool completely before removing it. This too will help it from not sticking to the base.

How do you store this?

Store leftover California burrito casserole for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. After that, you can freeze any leftovers. Or you can make this ahead with the sole purpose of freezing it; this is also a great meal prep recipe. Once cooled completely, slice and freeze in sections or freeze the casserole as a whole if your freezer permits it. Freeze for up to 2 months. To serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator & reheat in the microwave or oven.

What size slow cooker did you use?

I use a  6-quart slow cooker for this recipe.

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This crockpot California burrito breakfast casserole is inspired by the famous California burrito. Using French fries instead of rice & beans, this breakfast version adds eggs and can be cooked overnight in your slow cooker.

• Author: Shannon Epstein

Ingredients

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• 12 large eggs
• 16 ounces carne asada, cooked & chopped
• 12 ounces frozen french fries
• 1/3 cup onion, diced
• 1/3 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1 avocado (peeled, pitted, diced)
• 1/3 cup sour cream (or milk of your choice)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Spray slow cooker generously with cooking spray.
2. Add the French fries to the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with the cooked meat, onions, tomatoes, avocado. Spread the cheese evenly on top.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
4. Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.

Notes

Every slow cooker heats differently. Your casserole might done after 6 hours on low or it might take 8. Insert a knife into the center; when it comes out clean you’ll know it’s done. Mine took about 7 hours on low.

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