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This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is loaded with crispy tater tots, fluffy eggs, and plenty of cheese—basically, all the breakfast staples baked into one easy-to-make meal. Add your favorite meats like bacon, sausage, or ham, and it becomes the perfect choice for breakfast or a cozy Sunday morning brunch!
Nikki’s Recipe Rundown
- Taste: This breakfast casserole has all the best breakfast flavors in one easy dish.
- Texture: You get the best of both worlds here! Crispy tater tots offer the perfect contrast to the fluffy egg mixture.
- Ease: Quick and easy. After browning the sausage, all you do is mix and bake!
- Pros: It’s versatile, customizable, and perfect for feeding a crowd. Once you cook your breakfast meat, the ingredients come together in minutes.
- Considerations: This breakfast option is hearty & filling, so if you’re looking to lighten it up, toss in some extra veggies or omit the sausage to make it vegetarian.
- Recipe Repeatability: This casserole is a favorite because it’s so flexible—you can change up the ingredients with whatever you’ve got in the kitchen. Add different meats, toss in some veggies, or change up the cheese—it’ll be just as tasty every time!
The Best Breakfast Casserole with Tater Tots
Personally, I’m a big fan of breakfast, especially on weekends when I can enjoy something hearty like this casserole. It’s also an excellent recipe for meal-prepping for the week—just bake and wrap individual portions, and your family can grab and reheat them for a quick breakfast. Everything you love about breakfast is wrapped up into one easy dish! Plus, it’s the perfect way to use up those tater tots hanging out in the freezer.
This casserole has been a favorite in our house for a long time, and while I love the original version, it’s perfect for cleaning out the fridge—those unused cheeses, veggies, or leftover ham all work great. It’s so versatile—you can mix in pepper jack for a little heat or toss in whatever veggies you have on hand. The recipe is easy to adjust based on what’s in your pantry, making it a go-to whenever you need a no-fuss breakfast!
Ingredients Needed for Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole
- Breakfast Sausage: You can use spicy, mild, or even chicken sausage depending on your preference.
- Frozen Tater Tots: Tater tots are base of the casserole, adding texture and a crispy bottom layer!
- Shredded Cheese: I like to use a sharp cheddar cheese, but you can use any shredded cheese you have on hand including Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend!
- Onion & Red Bell Pepper: A bit of onion and bell pepper a fresh bite and slight sweetness to balance the rich sausage and cheese.
- Eggs, Milk & Cream: Eggs combined with milk and cream create a rich custard filling that binds all of the ingredients together!
- Seasonings: A combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper will season this tater tot breakfast casserole to perfection!
How To Make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
✱ Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact ingredients and full recipe instructions!
- Preheat oven to 375℉ and spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a large skillet over medium, crumble and cook the breakfast sausage for about 10 minutes or until cooked through. Drain off any excess grease on a paper towel-lined paper plate.
- Add the frozen tater tots, breakfast sausage, 1 ½ cups of cheese, onion, and bell pepper into the baking dish and toss together.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mustard powder, and cayenne (if using) until combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the tater tots in the baking dish. Top with the remaining ½ cup shredded cheese.
- Bake for 45 minutes till golden brown on top and middle is set. Let set up for 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Tips For Tater Tot Casserole
- Drain the sausage well (or your breakfast meat of choice)! To avoid a greasy casserole, make sure to drain off the excess grease after cooking the sausage. If you opt for chicken sausage, this might not be necessary.
- If you like your veggies extra done, you can saute them a bit after you cook the sausage.
- Toss the ingredients together. Mix the tater tots, sausage, cheese, and veggies in the baking dish well. Then, pour the egg mixture over to ensure that everything is evenly distributed!
- Let it rest. Allow the casserole to cool about 10 minutes after baking so it sets up and is easier to slice and serve!
Variations and Substitutions for Breakfast Casserole
- Protein Swap: Try bacon or ham in place of sausage for a different flavor. You could also use turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option!
- Vegetarian Option: Skip the sausage and add more veggies like spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Spice It Up: For those who love heat, use spicy breakfast sausage or add extra cayenne and red pepper flakes.
- Cheese Lovers: Feel free to go wild with the cheese! Add more to the filling or try different types like gouda or pepper jack for extra flavor.
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Recipe FAQs
Yes, but you’ll need to par-cook the potatoes first to ensure they cook thoroughly in the casserole.
The casserole is ready when it’s golden brown on top, and the center is set. A knife inserted into the middle should come out clean.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Storage Instructions
Storage: Once baked, store any leftover Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing: This casserole freezes well! After baking, let it cool completely, then wrap individual portions in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. It can be frozen for up to 2 months.
To Reheat: If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Then, pop it in the microwave or cover the entire dish with foil and warm it in the oven at 350°F until heated through.
Make Ahead Instructions for Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
You can make this the night before (up to 12 hours ahead). Make the recipe up to the baking point and then refrigerate until ready to bake. If baking straight from the fridge, you may need to add 15-20 minutes to the baking time!!
What to Serve Casserole Breakfast Dishes
You can serve this easy tater tot breakfast casserole on its own, but if you are looking to serve a breakfast feast, you can serve it along with some sides. Try serving it with fresh fruit salad, buttery biscuits or toast, a side of bacon, or some creamy avocado slices!
Other Delicious Breakfast Recipes
- Crustless Spinach Quiche
- Sausage & Cheese Grits Casserole
- Easy Sausage Gravy
- Overnight Breakfast Casserole
- Blueberry French Toast Casserole
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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked, crumbled, and grease drained
- 30 oz frozen tater tots
- 1½ cups shredded cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheese, or more if you want more on top
- ½ cup onion, finely diced
- ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
- 8 eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup cream
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried mustard powder
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper, optional
- fresh parsley , for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉ and spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a large skillet over medium, crumble and cook, about 10 minutes or until cook through. Drain off any excess grease on a paper towel-line paper plate.1 lb breakfast sausage
- Add the frozen tater tots, breakfast sausage, 1 ½ cups of cheese, onion, and bell pepper into the baking dish and toss together.30 oz frozen tater tots, 1½ cups shredded cheese, 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 red bell pepper
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mustard powder, and cayenne (if using) until combined.8 eggs, 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup cream, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried mustard powder, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- Pour the egg mixture over the tater tots in the baking dish.
- Top with the remaining ½ cup shredded cheese.½ cup shredded cheese
- Bake for 45 minutes till golden brown on top and middle is set.
- Let set up for 10 minutes before serving.
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Storage Instructions
Storage: Once baked, store any leftover Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freezing: This casserole freezes well! After baking, let it cool completely, then wrap individual portions in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. It can be frozen for up to 2 months. To Reheat: If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Then, pop it in the microwave and heat until warmed through, or cover the entire dish with foil and warm it in the oven at 350°F until heated through.Nutrition Information
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