Description
This Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a weekend brunch or a holiday breakfast. Crispy tater tots are layered with a savory sausage and egg mixture, then baked to golden perfection with a generous topping of melted cheese. It’s a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s easy to assemble and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 28 ounces frozen mini tater tots
- 9 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 16 ounces ground breakfast sausage, browned and drained
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Par-bake Tater Tots: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the mini tater tots on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Flip the tater tots and bake for another 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and onion powder until well combined.
- Combine with Sausage and Cheese: Add the browned sausage and 1 ¼ cups of the shredded cheddar cheese to the egg mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the egg mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange the par-baked tater tots evenly over the top, covering the entire surface.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the tater tots are golden brown.
- Add Cheese and Finish: Sprinkle the remaining 1 ¼ cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can use your favorite type of breakfast sausage for this recipe, such as pork sausage, turkey sausage, or chicken sausage.
- If you don’t have mini tater tots, you can use regular-sized tater tots, but adjust the baking time accordingly.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage or substitute with a plant-based sausage alternative.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and baked when ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 610kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
