Description
This Sausage Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and easy brunch dish that combines savory ground breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, crispy tater tots, and melted cheese baked to golden perfection. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a comforting weekend breakfast, this casserole is sure to please a crowd with its hearty flavors and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Sausage Mixture
- 1 lb sausage rolls
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 lb frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 ℉ (175 ℃) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Cook Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage rolls, breaking them into small pieces with a spatula. Cook until the sausage is browned and no longer pink inside, then remove from heat.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking. Evenly spread the cooked sausage crumbles across the bottom of the dish.
- Mix Eggs and Seasoning: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 2% milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Gently pour the egg mixture over the sausage in the baking dish, ensuring it spreads out evenly.
- Add Cheese and Tater Tots: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the egg mixture. Then, evenly place the frozen tater tots on top, making sure not to submerge them completely so the tops brown nicely during baking.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 50 minutes, or until the center is set and no longer soggy.
- Rest: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow it to set further before serving.
- Serve: Cut into portions, serve warm, and enjoy this hearty, comforting breakfast casserole!
Notes
- You can substitute the sausage with vegetarian sausage for a vegetarian option.
- Feel free to add diced onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms to the sausage while cooking for extra flavor.
- Use a blend of cheeses like cheddar and mozzarella for a creamier texture.
- To save time, prepare the sausage and egg mixture the night before and refrigerate overnight.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the tater tots on top to ensure they crisp up nicely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
