Description
Enjoy a hearty and delicious Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole made with crispy tater tots, eggs, sausage, and cheese. Perfect for an easy make-ahead breakfast or family brunch. This simple, savory dish combines flavors that everyone will love, making it an ideal choice for busy mornings or a weekend treat.
Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage (or bacon, crumbled)
6 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
- Whisk Eggs: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread cooked sausage evenly in the baking dish, sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of cheese over it, and pour the egg mixture on top. Arrange frozen tater tots over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the eggs are set and tater tots are golden.
- Add Cheese & Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bake for another 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions if desired.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can swap the sausage with bacon, ham, or a vegetarian option like sautéed vegetables.
Assemble the casserole the night before and bake it in the morning for a time-saving meal.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal
Keywords: Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole, easy breakfast recipe, make-ahead breakfast, breakfast casserole with tater tots, sausage breakfast casserole, brunch casserole