Description
A hearty and delicious Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole that combines savory breakfast sausage, bell peppers, eggs, and cheese, all topped with crispy tater tots. This make-ahead dish is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying a cozy breakfast at home.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook the sausage until browned. Add onions and bell pepper, cook until softened.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of cheese.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread sausage mixture in the baking dish. Pour egg mixture over it. Layer tater tots on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- You can prep this casserole the night before and bake it in the morning.
- Customize with spinach, mushrooms, or jalapeños for added flavor.
- Try using bacon or ham instead of sausage for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
