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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Breakfast Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This hearty Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole combines crispy tater tots, savory sausage and bacon, and a rich cheesy egg mixture baked to perfection. Perfect for a family brunch or make-ahead breakfast, it’s easy to prepare and delivers comforting flavors everyone will love.

Ingredients

Meats

  • 2 (9-ounce) packages breakfast sausage links
  • 1 pound bacon

Main Ingredients

  • 1 (32-ounce) package tater tots
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk

Vegetables

  • 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Cheese

  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)

Seasonings

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC) to ensure it’s ready once your casserole is assembled.
  2. Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage links until they are fully cooked through. Once done, slice them into 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. Cook the bacon: In the same skillet, cook the bacon until it is brown and crispy. Remove it and crumble the bacon into small pieces.
  4. Arrange tater tots: Spread the tater tots evenly in a single layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish to create a crispy base.
  5. Prepare the egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/4 cup green onions, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the cooked sausage and half of the crumbled bacon. Fold in the Monterey jack cheese and half of the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
  6. Assemble and bake: Pour the egg and meat mixture evenly over the tater tots in the baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the casserole is set and cooked through.
  7. Add cheese topping: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Rest and garnish: Allow the casserole to stand for 10 minutes to set before cutting. Sprinkle with the remaining crumbled bacon and 2 tablespoons of green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add some chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the egg mixture.
  • You can substitute turkey sausage and turkey bacon for a leaner option.
  • This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning for convenience.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/tater-tot-breakfast-casserole-recipe/