Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
A hearty and delicious Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole featuring savory breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, melty cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a comforting weekend brunch or a make-ahead breakfast dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Mixture
- 16 ounces breakfast sausage
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup half and half (or milk)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon table salt)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (finely shredded, divided)
Additional
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots (unthawed)
- Cooking spray for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Cook the Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook it while breaking it up into small pieces. Once the sausage is browned and fully cooked, remove the skillet from heat and drain off any excess grease.
- Mix Eggs and Seasonings: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half (or milk), kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until fully combined. Stir in 1 cup of the finely shredded cheddar cheese.
- Assemble the Casserole: In the prepared baking dish, combine the cooked sausage with the frozen, unthawed tater tots. Pour the egg and cheese mixture evenly over the top. Gently stir everything together to combine, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the edges start to pull away from the sides of the dish and the top is golden and set.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting into portions and serving. This allows the casserole to firm up for easier slicing.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use milk instead of half and half.
- Make sure tater tots are unthawed to ensure even cooking.
- You can add diced vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Use a sharp cheddar for best melting and flavor results.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated thoroughly before serving.
Keywords: Tater Tot Casserole, Breakfast Casserole, Sausage Casserole, Cheddar Cheese Casserole, Tater Tots Breakfast
