Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and delicious breakfast or brunch option that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Loaded with crispy tater tots, savory sausage, eggs, cheese, and vegetables, this casserole is a complete meal in one dish. It’s a great make-ahead option for busy mornings or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, depending on preference)
1/2 cup diced onion
1 bell pepper, diced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
6 large eggs
1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Once cooked, drain any excess grease and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread half of the tater tots evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Evenly distribute the cooked sausage, onion, and bell pepper over the tater tots.
- Pour the egg mixture over the casserole, making sure everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top of the casserole.
- Add the remaining tater tots on top of the casserole, pressing them down slightly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the eggs are set, the cheese is melted, and the tater tots are crispy on top.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the casserole the night before by assembling it and storing it in the fridge overnight. Bake it in the morning when you’re ready to serve.
- For added flavor, you can add cooked bacon or ham along with the sausage.
- Feel free to swap out the vegetables for your favorites, such as spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes.
- This casserole can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes.
FAQs
Can I use a different type of cheese? Yes! Feel free to use any cheese you like, such as Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or even a combination of cheeses.
Can I make this casserole vegetarian? Yes, simply omit the sausage and use vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, and peppers for a vegetarian version.
How can I make it spicier? Add some diced jalapeños or use spicy breakfast sausage to give it an extra kick.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
- Total Time: 9 minute
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and delicious breakfast or brunch option that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Loaded with crispy tater tots, savory sausage, eggs, cheese, and vegetables, this casserole is a complete meal in one dish. It’s a great make-ahead option for busy mornings or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy, depending on preference)
1/2 cup diced onion
1 bell pepper, diced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 package (32 oz) frozen tater tots
6 large eggs
1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Once cooked, drain any excess grease and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until softened.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread half of the tater tots evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Evenly distribute the cooked sausage, onion, and bell pepper over the tater tots.
Pour the egg mixture over the casserole, making sure everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top of the casserole.
Add the remaining tater tots on top of the casserole, pressing them down slightly.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the eggs are set, the cheese is melted, and the tater tots are crispy on top.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can prepare the casserole the night before by assembling it and storing it in the fridge overnight. Bake it in the morning when you’re ready to serve.
For added flavor, you can add cooked bacon or ham along with the sausage.
Feel free to swap out the vegetables for your favorites, such as spinach, mushrooms, or tomatoes.
This casserole can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 6 servings
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~450 kcal per serving
- Protein: ~20g