Description
This hearty Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole combines crispy frozen tater tots, savory breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese for a comforting and satisfying morning meal. Perfect for brunch or a make-ahead breakfast, this casserole is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or meats.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese and Garnish
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage and Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage together with the diced onion until the sausage is browned and fully cooked through. Break the sausage up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and set the mixture aside.
- Mix Eggs and Dairy: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until completely combined and smooth.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the cooked sausage and onion mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage layer. Pour the egg mixture slowly and evenly over the cheese and sausage layer, making sure it’s well distributed.
- Add Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the egg mixture to create a crispy golden crust during baking.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the assembled dish into the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into portions. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- You can assemble this casserole the night before and store it in the refrigerator, then bake it fresh in the morning for convenience.
- Try adding diced bell peppers or fresh spinach to the sausage mixture for extra veggies.
- Swap the breakfast sausage for bacon or ham as a tasty variation.
- Ensure to drain sausage well to avoid a greasy casserole.
- Use gluten-free tater tots if you need a gluten-free version.
