Description
This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and comforting breakfast dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Loaded with savory breakfast sausage, crispy tater tots, melty cheese, and fluffy eggs, it’s a simple yet flavorful recipe that combines breakfast favorites into one satisfying meal. Perfect for holiday mornings, brunch gatherings, or make-ahead breakfasts, this dish is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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Sausage Mixture:
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Egg Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 & 1/2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese, divided
- 28 ounces frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. - Cook the sausage mixture:
In a medium nonstick skillet, combine the ground sausage, diced onion, and bell pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking the sausage into crumbles with a wooden spoon, until it’s browned and no pink remains. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant. Drain any excess grease and spread the sausage mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish. - Prepare the egg mixture:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, kosher salt, pepper, and dry ground mustard (if using). Pour the egg mixture over the sausage mixture in the casserole dish. - Assemble the casserole:
Sprinkle half of the shredded Colby jack cheese over the egg and sausage mixture. Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly over the top. - Bake the casserole:
Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 55 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the cheese is melted. - Rest and serve:
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, use hot breakfast sausage and/or replace Colby jack cheese with pepper jack cheese for an extra kick.
- To save time, prepare the sausage mixture the night before and assemble the casserole in the morning for a quick and easy breakfast.
- This casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
