Description
Weekend mornings come alive with this Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas and promises a hearty start to the day. Crispy tots, scrambled eggs, and melted cheese create a crowd-pleasing breakfast that brings everyone around the table with smiles.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Protein Additions:
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
Vegetable and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a sizzling 425°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish to grease thoroughly.
- Grab a large skillet and cook 1 lb breakfast sausage with 6 chopped bacon slices over medium heat until deliciously browned.
- Toss 1 diced medium onion and 1 diced bell pepper into the skillet, sautéing until the vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them together with 1 cup milk, 1 tsp garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Layer 32 oz frozen tater tots across the bottom of your greased baking dish in a single, even layer.
- Pour the cooked meat and vegetable mixture directly over the tater tots, spreading it carefully to cover the entire surface.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly across the casserole, ensuring every tot gets a good coating.
- Sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole, creating a golden blanket.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 425°F oven and bake for 32-35 minutes until the cheese melts and turns bubbly.
- Pull the casserole out and garnish with 2 finely chopped green onions for a fresh finishing touch.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving your hearty breakfast creation.
Notes
- Swap regular sausage for turkey sausage to reduce fat and calories in your casserole.
- Chop vegetables super fine so they distribute evenly and cook quickly throughout the dish.
- Avoid soggy tots by placing them in a single layer and not overcrowding the baking dish.
- Make this casserole ahead by assembling the night before and refrigerating, then bake in the morning for an easy breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg