Description
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole brings crispy potato goodness right to your morning table, packed with hearty sausage, melted cheese, and a golden egg base that satisfies serious breakfast cravings. Perfectly prepped in advance, this crowd-pleasing dish makes weekend mornings deliciously simple and stress-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package frozen tater tots
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish for easy preparation.
- Crumble 1 pound of breakfast sausage in a skillet, cooking at medium heat until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them with 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
- Arrange a single layer of frozen tater tots across the bottom of your baking dish, creating a crispy foundation.
- Distribute the cooked sausage evenly over the tater tots, ensuring balanced flavor in each bite.
- Gently pour the egg mixture across the entire surface, allowing it to seep between the tater tots and sausage.
- Generously sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheese over the top, covering the entire casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown cheese top and set eggs.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set properly.
Notes
- Swap ground sausage with bacon, ham, or plant-based protein to customize the dish for different tastes and dietary needs.
- Prep the casserole the night before and refrigerate, then bake in the morning for an easy breakfast that saves time.
- Add chopped bell peppers or spinach to boost vegetable content and create a more nutritious meal.
- For a crispy top, broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes after baking to golden the cheese and tater tots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg