Description
This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and delicious dish perfect for family breakfasts or brunches. It features layers of crispy tater tots, savory cooked sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted Mexican blend cheese, baked to golden perfection. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this casserole is sure to become a breakfast favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound regular or hot breakfast sausage (cooked and crumbled)
Casserole
- 30 ounces frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar cheese (divided)
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat and grease: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking and set it aside for later use.
- Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the breakfast sausage until it is fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if desired.
- Assemble the base: Place the frozen tater tots evenly in the prepared baking dish. Add the cooked sausage on top, then sprinkle 1½ cups of shredded cheese evenly over the mixture. Stir lightly to combine these layers.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully blended and smooth.
- Combine and top: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the tater tots, sausage, and cheese in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese on top to create a cheesy crust.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the edges of the casserole turn a golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm: Cut the casserole into 12 pieces and serve warm for a satisfying and comforting breakfast or brunch.
Notes
- Say goodbye to leftovers with this Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole, layered with crispy tater tots, gooey cheese, savory sausage, and fluffy eggs.
- For spicier flavor, use hot breakfast sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture.
- Substitute the Mexican blend cheese with cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite cheese blend.
- Make ahead: Assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate, then bake in the morning for a quick breakfast.
- Gluten-free if you use gluten-free sausage and tater tots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 369 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 917 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 157 mg
