Description
This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is an easy, hearty, family favorite made with sausage, peppers, eggs, cheese, and crispy Tater Tots baked into a creamy, cheesy dish.
Ingredients
1 32-ounce bag frozen Tater Tots (divided, do NOT thaw)
1 pound hot bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups freshly grated pepper Jack cheese
EGG MIXTURE:
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
4 ounces diced green chilies
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Cook sausage with onions and peppers until browned; add garlic for 30 seconds. Drain and transfer to dish.
3. Whisk all Egg Mixture ingredients in a bowl.
4. Add half the Tater Tots® and half of each cheese to the dish; stir and spread evenly.
5. Pour Egg Mixture over the top and add remaining Tater Tots®.
6. Bake 70–80 minutes until set. Add remaining cheese and bake 5–10 minutes.
7. Rest before slicing; garnish with chives if desired.
Notes
Swap pork sausage with turkey sausage and add 1/8–1/4 teaspoon cayenne if desired.
Use any melty cheese such as mozzarella, Gruyere, Swiss, or Colby Jack.
Store leftovers up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Microwave slices for 1 minute or bake the full pan at 325°F for 20 minutes.
For overnight prep, assemble without the top layer of tots; add them just before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American