Here’s a delicious and easy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole recipe—perfect for brunch or a hearty breakfast:
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 cup diced bell peppers or onions
Method
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Layer Ingredients
- Spread half the tater tots evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle cooked sausage over the tater tots.
- Add any optional veggies.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese over the sausage layer.
- Top with the remaining tater tots.
3. Prepare Egg Mixture
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Pour evenly over the casserole.
4. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake for additional 10–15 minutes, until eggs are set and cheese is melted.
5. Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with ketchup, hot sauce, or salsa if desired.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or garlic powder to the egg mixture.
- Swap sausage for bacon or diced ham for a different flavor.
- Make ahead: Assemble the night before and refrigerate; bake in the morning.
If you want, I can also give a low-carb version using cauliflower tots instead of regular tater tots—perfect for a healthier breakfast casserole. Do you want me to share that?
