Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe

For breakfast or brunch, try this delicious and simple recipe for Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole! It’s packed with cheese, bacon or sausage, flavorful eggs, and crispy tater tots for a filling and tasty meal.

Components:

One bag of frozen tater tots (32 oz)

One pound of breakfast sausage (or eight chopped bacon slices)

One little onion, chopped

One sliced bell pepper (optional)

One Half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese, or any combination of your preferred cheeses

Half a cup of milk (the best options are whole milk or half-and-half)

Eight big eggs

Half a teaspoon of powdered garlic

Half a teaspoon of onion powder

One-fourth teaspoon of salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)

Directions:

 Get the oven ready:

Set the oven temperature to 375°F, or 190°C. Apply cooking spray or butter to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish to grease it.

 Prepare the sausage:

The morning sausage should be cooked in a big skillet over medium heat for five to seven minutes, or until it is browned and crumbles. If using bacon, cut it up into little pieces and fry it in the skillet until it is crispy. After cooking, take the bacon or sausage out of the skillet and place it aside.

 Optional: Sauté the vegetables:

Add the bell pepper (if using) and diced onion to the same skillet. Sauté until softened, 3–4 minutes over medium heat. Take off the heat and place aside.

 Put the casserole together:

Evenly cover the bottom of the baking dish with frozen tater tots.

Over the tater tots, arrange the cooked sausage (or bacon) and, if using, the sautéed onions and peppers.

 Get the egg mixture ready:

Beat the eggs, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a big bowl until everything is well blended.

Evenly cover the vegetables, sausage, and tater tots in the baking dish with the egg mixture.

 Include the cheese:

Evenly distribute the shredded cheddar cheese (or any other type of cheese) over the casserole.

 Put the casserole in the oven:

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in a preheated oven, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the eggs are set. You can broil it for the final two to three minutes if you want the top to be extra crispy, but keep an eye out to prevent burning.

Offer:

Before slicing and serving, allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes.

If desired, garnish with fresh parsley for taste and color.

Advice:

Add more vegetables:

For added nutrition, you can add spinach, mushrooms, or any other vegetables you prefer to this dish.

Prepare ahead of time:

The casserole can be put together the evening before, covered tightly with plastic wrap, and left in the refrigerator for the entire night. Simply bake it in the morning as instructed; if it’s cold from the refrigerator, you might need to extend the baking time by a few minutes.

Options for cheese:

Try a variety of cheeses, including Monterey Jack, mozzarella, and even a combination of cheeses.

Everyone will enjoy this simple, crowd-pleasing Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole. It is ideal for a brunch gathering or hectic mornings. Have fun!