The Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a cozy and delicious dish that’s perfect for any breakfast or brunch occasion. It combines tot-style hashbrowns with a seasoned egg mixture and plenty of cheese, all baked until bubbly and satisfying. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, often requested whenever it’s made. It’s not only ideal for gatherings like potlucks but also makes for great leftovers for weekday breakfasts. The casserole includes ingredients like oil, onion, kosher salt, whole milk, cream, eggs, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese, with tater tots forming the base. It offers variations such as using different cheeses or adding vegetables and proteins to customize the dish to your liking. The recipe is straightforward, involving sautéing onions, whisking together the wet ingredients, layering the tater tots, and baking the mixture to perfection. It can also be prepared ahead of time or frozen for convenience.
Ingredients:
2 (9-ounce) packages breakfast sausage links
1 pound bacon
1 (32-ounce) package tater tots
12 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook the sausage in a skillet until cooked through. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and drain the skillet of all fat. Slice into 1/2 inch pieces.
Cook bacon in the same, defatted skillet until brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble.
Arrange tater tots in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
Whisk together eggs, milk, 1/4 cup green onions, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooked sausage and half the cooked bacon.
Fold in 1 cup Monterey jack cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese into the egg mixture and pour over tater tots.
Bake in the preheated oven until the egg mixture is set, approximately 40-45 minutes.
Sprinkle the top evenly with the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese, pop back in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Allow to stand 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with remaining half crumbled bacon and green onions and serve.
Notes:
You can add the tater tots straight from the freezer to the baking dish.
Be sure to preheat the oven and keep an eye on the baking time to avoid overbaking.
Don’t skip the resting time before serving to ensure the best texture and flavor.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8