Description
This Crispy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a simple, nourishing, and unbelievably tasty comfort food, perfect for busy mornings, leisurely brunches, or feeding a crowd. It features perfectly crispy tater tots, savory eggs, and melted cheese, and is highly customizable.
Ingredients
32 oz Frozen tater tots
8 Large eggs
1/2 cup Milk
1 lb Cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 Onion, finely chopped (optional)
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish
- Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer at the bottom of the prepared dish
- If using, brown your sausage (or bacon) in a skillet and drain any excess grease
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage (and chopped onion, if using) evenly over the tater tots
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pour this egg mixture over the tater tots and sausage
- Top everything with the shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring even coverage
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the eggs are set, the cheese is bubbly and golden, and the tater tots are wonderfully crispy
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it stand for 5-10 minutes before serving
Notes
Do not thaw tater tots; bake them frozen for maximum crispiness.
Pre-cook breakfast meat thoroughly and drain grease well to avoid a soggy casserole.
Do not overmix the eggs; whisk just until combined.
For extra crispy tops, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
This casserole can be assembled the night before. Cover and refrigerate, then add 10-15 minutes to the baking time.
Leftovers store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in microwave or oven (350°F for 15-20 minutes).
This recipe is freezer-friendly for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Sauté any added vegetables before incorporating to remove excess moisture and enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: ...
- Trans Fat: ...
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: breakfast casserole, tater tots, eggs, sausage, cheese, easy, make-ahead, brunch