Description
This classic Tater Tot Morning Casserole is a hearty, comforting breakfast dish combining crispy tater tots, savory breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese. Perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a make-ahead meal, it bakes to golden perfection with a cheesy crust and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound regular or hot breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
Main Ingredients
- 30 ounces frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar cheese, divided
Egg Mixture
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it is browned and fully crumbled. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Assemble Layers: Spread the frozen tater tots evenly in the prepared baking dish. Add the cooked sausage on top, then sprinkle 1½ cups of the shredded cheese over the sausage. Gently stir to combine the layers slightly.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, kosher salt, black pepper, granulated garlic or garlic powder, and onion powder until fully combined.
- Combine and Top: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the tater tots, sausage, and cheese in the baking dish. Finish by sprinkling the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese on top for a golden cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Bake until the eggs are set through and the edges become golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm and enjoy a satisfying breakfast casserole.
Notes
- Use regular or spicy breakfast sausage depending on your preferred flavor profile.
- Feel free to substitute Mexican blend cheese with cheddar or your favorite melting cheese.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning for convenience.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for quick breakfasts during the week.
- Add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or onions to the sausage for extra nutrition and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 369 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 917 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 157 mg
