Description
Crafting Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole means diving into a hearty morning meal that satisfies your whole crew. Crispy taters, savory sausage, and melted cheese create a breakfast dream perfect for weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Binding Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Make sure your entire surface is evenly covered.
- Distribute the fully cooked breakfast sausage across the bottom of the dish in an even layer. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese directly over the sausage.
- Create a uniform layer of frozen tater tots across the cheese, ensuring each tot sits neatly side by side with minimal gaps.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them thoroughly with 1½ cups milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Gently pour the egg mixture over the tater tots, carefully ensuring every tot receives some liquid coverage without disturbing the arranged layer.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated 350°F oven and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes. Watch for golden, crispy tater tot edges and a set egg texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest 5-10 minutes. This helps the dish settle and makes cutting easier.
- Slice into generous portions and serve immediately while the casserole remains warm and appetizing.
Notes
- Always use fresh, high-quality pork sausage for the most flavorful base layer in this hearty breakfast casserole.
- Drain the cooked sausage thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the dish soggy and keep the bottom layer crisp.
- For a lower-carb version, swap tater tots with diced cauliflower or zucchini to reduce the starch content while maintaining a similar texture.
- Let the casserole rest after baking to help the eggs set completely and make slicing easier, ensuring each portion holds together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg