Christmas Slow-Cooker Breakfast Recipes That Are the Real MVPs This Season

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Apple Butter

There's nothing better for topping a warm batch of sweet potato biscuits than our Slow-Cooker Apple Butter. A short list of ingredients go into the slow cooker and just six hours later you'll have perfectly spiced and sweetened apple butter. You'll be spreading it on pastries all season long.

Recipe: Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Slow-Cooker Frittata 

Frittatas are beloved for their elevated style with a no-fuss prep that's ideal for a crowd. Our slow-cooker version is even more straightforward than the original thanks to our trusty set-it-and-forget-it appliance. The waffle-fry crust is unexpected, but go with it.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Hot Chocolate

What's a holiday breakfast without a little hot chocolate? This recipe comes together effortlessly—and without playing babysitter to a hot pot of milk. Make it an adult beverage by adding in a shot or two of peppermint schnapps.  

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cranberry-Pear Butter 

Our sweet, spiced butter makes a great gift, but it makes an even better companion for biscuits on weekday holiday mornings or even as a festive condiment on the big day.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

One editor said this recipe is so good that it made her wish she had two slow cookers. It's just the sweet indulgence that's called for after a long winter's nap—and we guarantee it will get any remaining sleepy heads out of bed as soon as the scents start wafting.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Buttermilk Grits

Our classic grits recipe is ready to be customized. Finish it off with one of our three topping concoctions that range from a cheesy ham and egg scramble to a spinach and poached egg mixture finished with crumbled bacon.