Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This hearty Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for brunch or a family breakfast. Featuring layers of crispy tater tots, savory cooked sausage, and melted Mexican blend cheese, all bound together with a seasoned egg mixture, it bakes to a golden, bubbly perfection that’s sure to satisfy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10-15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Sausage and Tater Tots
- 1 pound regular or hot breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 30 ounces frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar cheese, divided
Egg Mixture
- 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 prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage thoroughly, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain any excess fat for a less greasy casserole.
- Assemble base layers: Spread the frozen tater tots evenly in the prepared baking dish. Scatter the cooked sausage over the tater tots, then sprinkle 1½ cups of the shredded cheese on top. Gently stir to combine these layers.
- Prepare egg mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, kosher salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, and onion powder until the mixture is smooth and evenly seasoned.
- Combine and top: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the tater tots, sausage, and cheese layer in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes. Bake until the eggs are set completely and the top of the casserole is golden brown around the edges.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest a few minutes before serving warm, portioned into 12 servings.
Notes
- You can substitute regular sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Using fresh cheese rather than pre-shredded can improve melt quality, but pre-shredded is more convenient.
- For a spicier version, use hot breakfast sausage or add diced jalapeños to the egg mixture.
- Make sure the eggs are fully cooked and set before removing from the oven to avoid runny casserole.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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