It’s no surprise that parents love a great slow cooker meal – the “throw it in and go about your day (or night)” appliance seems like it was custom-made to feed busy families. While a Crock-Pot may conjure up images of soups and casseroles for cold Winter nights, it’s also an easy way to whip up a warm breakfast to feed a crowd. And the Instant Pot makes the whole cooking process even easier, so whether you keep it old school with your slow cooker or are taking a quicker route, these nine delicious recipes are an absolute must for parents with busy schedules. Scroll through to get a look at some of our favorites.
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Well Plated
Crock-Pot Egg Casserole
A warm Crock-Pot Egg Casserole is the perfect way to kick off weekend brunch. Just make sure you get seconds!
Whitney Bond
Greek Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole
All you have to do is throw in all your ingredients for this easy-to-make Greek Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole, and – boom – breakfast is ready to go!
Wallflower Kitchen
Pressure Cooked "Baked" Apples
There’s nothing wrong with taking a shortcut every once in a while and these yummy Pressure Cooked “Baked” Apples are so much easier to make in your pressure cooker!
Whitney Bond
Pressure Cooker Breakfast Tacos
It doesn’t necessarily have to be Tuesday for the family to enjoy their favorite food! These Pressure Cooker Breakfast Tacos are a super healthy brunch option.
Spicy Southern Kitchen
Instant Pot Sausage Grits
Anyone who loves their fair share of Southern cooking will surely appreciate a big heaping bowl of Instant Pot Sausage Grits.
Fit Foodie Finds
10-Minute Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Just because breakfast is getting made in a slow cooker doesn’t mean it has to be unhealthy! This 10-Minute Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats recipe is packed with protein and fiber.
Lemons For Lulu
Baked Breakfast Potatoes
These Baked Breakfast Potatoes are not only gorgeous, but your kids will actually eat them. Talk about a win-win.