Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Tater tot breakfast casserole is perfect for Sunday brunch!

If you enjoyed my chile relleno casserole or bacon egg cups and your family will absolutely love this quick and easy morning recipe. A combination of popular breakfast ingredients all rolled into one, it’s a real crowd pleaser!

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ABOUT Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

I’m blessed to have a close family. We all get together at least once a month to celebrate birthdays, holidays and special occasions.

On Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Christmas morning, my sister and I enjoy baking up yummy egg recipes. Our family brunch always includes at least one traditional breakfast bake like this tater tot breakfast casserole!

Breakfast Casserole Ingredients

These are the simple ingredients that go into a cheesy tater tot casserole. They’re common refrigerator, freezer and pantry items!

• Sausage links
• Thick-sliced bacon
• Onion (yellow or white)
• Cloves of garlic
• Bell peppers
• Mild cheddar cheese, hand grated from a block*
• Tater tots
• Milk
• Large eggs
• Sea salt
• Freshly-ground black pepper
• Green onions, for garnishing

*WHY YOU SHOULD GRATE YOUR OWN CHEESE: Pre-shredded cheese is covered in a coating to keep it from clumping together. Because it doesn’t melt as smoothly as hand grated, breakfast casseroles can end up oily on the top and sides. Here are 3 great reasons why you should always grate your own cheese!

How to Make Tater Tot Casserole

RECIPE PREP: Grease one 9 x 13 casserole dish, or two 8 x 8 square bakers. Adjust oven rack to the middle position. Preheat oven to 350°F.

• STEP 1: Place a skillet on your stovetop. Press out sausage links from their casings, sliding them directly into the pan. This makes it easier to “chop” the links into pieces with a wooden spatula while cooking.
• STEP 2: Once the sausages are nicely browned and there’s no more pink, use a slotted spoon to transfer the pieces into a large mixing bowl. Reserve the sausage drippings to sautée the veggies.
• STEP 3: Add the chopped onion, chopped bell peppers and minced garlic to the hot skillet. Sautée until tender.
• STEP 4: Transfer veggie mixture to the mixing bowl along with shredded cheddar cheese. Briefly mix ingredients together.
• STEP 5: In a separate mixing bowl, add milk, eggs, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
• STEP 6: Add egg mixture and frozen tater tots to the large mixing bowl. With a spatula or wooden spoon, fold ingredients together until well combined.
• STEP 7: Bake the breakfast casserole for 55 to 65 minutes, or until egg mixture has set and the top is beautifully golden.

EXPERT TIPS FOR THIS RECIPE

• BEST BREAKFAST SAUSAGE: I recommend using sausage links made with maple syrup. This additional breakfast flavor adds even more deliciousness to to this gorgeous breakfast casserole!
• HOW TO GARNISH THIS DISH: Allow this breakfast bake to cool for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the top with chopped pieces of cooked crispy bacon and a handful of sliced green onion.
• HELP FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS: Double this recipe and share half the bounty with an older family member or friend who can no longer cook meals at home. Let’s all take care of one another!

RECIPE FAQ

• IS TATER TOT CASSEROLE A MAKE-AHEAD BREAKFAST? Yes it is. It can be assembled and baked in advance. Allow the hot dish to cool and shed heat, thenrefrigerate.
• HOW LONG DOES TATER TOT CASSEROLE LAST IN THE FRIDGE? Food safety guidelines recommend that with proper handling and refrigeration, cooked egg dishes can last up to 4 days. Refer to this resource for best practices on fridge storage for food safety.
• CAN TATER TOT CASSEROLE BE FROZEN? Yes it can. If baked in a freezer-safe dish, cover and freeze for up to 3 weeks. Or slice the casserole in half and place it in 2 large zip-top freezer bags. Before rewarming in the oven, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator.

BEST BREAKFAST IDEAS

It’s often said, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you enjoyed this make-ahead breakfast casserole, you’ll also enjoy these easy breakfast ideas! Add them to your monthly meal plan.

• BAKED OATMEAL
• AVOCADO TOAST
• YOGURT PARFAIT
• EGGS IN PURGATORY
• ALL BRAN MUFFINS
• HOMEMADE FLOUR TORTILLAS for breakfast burritos.

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