Description
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with Sausage Gravy delivers pure morning comfort straight from your kitchen. Crispy tots, savory sausage, and creamy gravy make your breakfast table absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Liquids:
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Brown 1 pound breakfast sausage in a skillet, breaking into small crumbles and draining excess fat completely.
- Arrange 32 ounces frozen tater tots in a single layer across the greased baking dish, creating an even base.
- Distribute the cooked sausage over the tater tots, then sprinkle 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese across the surface.
- Whisk 6 large eggs with 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the tater tot, sausage, and cheese layers, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until eggs are fully set and cheese becomes golden and bubbly.
- While casserole bakes, prepare gravy by melting 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Blend 2 tablespoons flour into melted butter, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth roux.
- Gradually pour 2 cups whole milk into the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Season gravy with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Simmer gravy until it thickens to a smooth, creamy consistency, stirring frequently.
- Remove casserole from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving hot with warm sausage gravy on top.
Notes
- Swap frozen tater tots for hash browns or diced potatoes if you prefer a different crispy base.
- Prep this casserole the night before and refrigerate, then bake in the morning for an easy breakfast.
- For a lighter version, use turkey sausage and low-fat cheese to reduce calories without losing flavor.
- Serve with fresh chopped chives or green onions on top to add a bright, fresh garnish that cuts through the richness of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 505 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1060 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg