Description
A hearty and delicious Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole featuring crispy tater tots atop a savory bed of cooked sausage, onions, eggs, and cheese. Perfect for a make-ahead brunch or satisfying breakfast, it combines creamy eggs and melted cheddar with crispy tots for a crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage and Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage along with the diced onion, breaking the sausage apart as it browns. Continue cooking until the sausage is fully cooked and the onion is softened. Drain excess grease and set the mixture aside.
- Mix Egg Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Layers: Spread the cooked sausage and onion mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage layer. Then, carefully pour the egg mixture on top of the cheese layer, distributing it evenly.
- Add Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the egg mixture, covering the entire surface area for an even topping.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the tater tots have turned golden brown and crispy.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley, if desired, before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can assemble this casserole the night before and refrigerate it, then bake in the morning for a convenient breakfast.
- Try adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- For a different protein option, swap sausage for bacon or ham.
