Description
This hearty Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole is a savory blend of crispy bacon, flavorful sausage, tender veggies, and gooey cheese all baked to perfection with a golden layer of tater tots on top. It’s a perfect make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish that comes together easily and delivers comforting, satisfying flavors the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Meats
- 1 lb Bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided in half
- 1 lb Breakfast Sausage
Vegetables
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
Dairy & Eggs
- 8 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk (half and half or heavy cream can also be used)
- 4 cups Shredded Cheese, divided (half sharp cheddar and half pepper jack)
Other Ingredients
- 28-30 oz Bag of Frozen Tater Tots
- 1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning Blend
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning (optional, can use any Cajun seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat and Roast Tater Tots: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the frozen tater tots on a baking sheet or directly in your casserole dish and put them in the oven to start roasting as you prepare the other ingredients. This ensures they get crispy and golden by the time the casserole is assembled and baked fully.
- Cook Sausage and Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage along with the diced onion and green bell pepper until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly to prevent cooking the eggs prematurely in the next step.
- Mix Eggs and Seasonings: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk (or half and half/heavy cream), all-purpose seasoning blend, black pepper, and optional Cajun seasoning until well combined. This mixture will create a custard that binds all the ingredients together in the casserole.
- Assemble the Casserole: Lightly grease your baking dish. Add the sausage and veggie mixture to the dish, along with half of the cooked bacon, the egg mixture, and 2 cups of shredded cheese. Stir everything together evenly to distribute flavors.
- Layer Cheese and Tater Tots: Sprinkle 1½ cups of shredded cheese evenly over the mixture in the dish. Then, arrange the partially roasted tater tots on top in a single layer. Finally, add the remaining half of the bacon and the last ½ cup of cheese on the very top to create a crispy, cheesy crust.
- Bake Covered and Uncovered: Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes at 400°F. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the tater tots are golden brown and crispy on top.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole sit for about 10 minutes after baking to allow it to set for easier slicing and serving. Serve the casserole hot and enjoy a delicious, filling breakfast!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure to pre-roast the tater tots before assembling the casserole.
- You can substitute heavy cream or half and half for the whole milk to make the casserole richer.
- Feel free to swap the sausage for turkey sausage or omit the meat for a vegetarian version.
- Add chopped herbs like parsley or chives for a fresh touch.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/7 of casserole
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
