Whether you’re hosting brunch or preparing a big family breakfast, sometimes the slow cooker is the smart way to fix weekend breakfast. Why? If you’re hosting, it’ll free you up to fix coffee, chop fresh fruit and do other prep work—no need to hover over a griddle or stand by the stove. If you’re headed off to a morning church service, heading out for a walk with the dog or just letting the kids sleep in, you can get ahead of the meal (and maybe even carve out a little well-deserved time for yourself), while also having you the reassurance that the morning meal will be ready when the family is!