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Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Chef Jenn
This tater tot breakfast casserole is filled with savory sausage, eggs, and cheese, then baked until golden and crisp on top. A dependable dish for brunches, holidays, or weekly meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 641 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage casings removed
  • 2 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded and divided
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup bell pepper red, green or yellow work well, diced
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 lbs tater tots frozen
  • 3 tablespoons parsley freshly chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles. Drain and layer the sausage in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle 2 cups of cheese over the sausage.
  • Whisk together milk, eggs, bell pepper, green onion, pepper, onion powder, and salt in a mixing pitcher. Pour over the sausage and cheese.
  • Top with frozen tater tots, covering most of the surface.
  • Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes or until the eggs are mostly set.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon on top. Return to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until melted and golden.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  •  Use frozen tater tots straight from the freezer so they bake up crispy.
  •  A meat chopper ensures even crumbles without damaging your cookware.
  •  Assemble the casserole the night before and bake it fresh the next morning.
  •  Feel free to swap in cooked ham, mushrooms, or spinach for variety.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 641kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 25gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 1263mgPotassium: 633mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1024IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 360mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword cheesy brunch dish, make-ahead breakfast, sausage egg casserole, tater tot breakfast bake
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