Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
A hearty breakfast dish combining crispy tater tots, savory sausage, rich cheese, and fluffy eggs, perfect for brunch or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 pieces 8 eggs
- 1 pound 1 pound pork sausage (Jimmy Dean) Can substitute with turkey or vegetarian sausage.
- 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups whole milk or heavy cream Use heavy cream for richness.
- 24 oz. 24 oz. frozen tater tots Frozen tater tots work best.
- 2 cups 2 cups cheddar cheese Feel free to mix different cheeses.
Spices
- 1.5 tsp 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Brown the sausage meat in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces. Drain the excess grease and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream (or whole milk), and all spices.
Assembly
- Layer the bottom of the dish with frozen tater tots.
- Add the cooked sausage on top, followed by the cheddar cheese.
- Pour the whisked egg mixture over everything.
Baking
- Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes until the egg is fully cooked. Check at the 40-45 minute mark.
Serving
- Serve hot with sour cream, tomatoes, salsa, or crunchy bacon.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in the oven or microwave.