Description
This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for busy mornings or a weekend brunch. Combining savory breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots, it’s an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe that can be prepared ahead of time to make mornings stress-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Layer
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetables and Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
Topping
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the casserole doesn’t stick.
- Cook the Sausage: Place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once done, drain any excess grease and set the cooked sausage aside.
- Mix the Egg Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined and smooth.
- Add Cheese and Vegetables: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, and diced bell peppers into the egg mixture, mixing everything evenly.
- Combine with Sausage: Add the cooked sausage to the egg mixture and mix thoroughly to distribute all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble the Casserole: Pour the sausage and egg mixture into the prepared baking dish. Then arrange the frozen tater tots in a single, even layer over the top of the mixture.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the tater tots turn golden brown and crispy.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for about 5 minutes after baking before slicing into portions and serving. This helps the casserole set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Make ahead by assembling the casserole the night before; cover tightly and refrigerate. Bake fresh the next morning.
- Swap the breakfast sausage with bacon or ham for a different flavor profile.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or a cheese blend for variation.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the egg mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
