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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe

This cheesy tater tot breakfast casserole is ready to bake in just 10 minutes and easy to prep the night before for a stress-free morning!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Laurel Perry

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spicy breakfast sausage bulk or casings removed
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 16 ounces frozen tater tots (1 bag)
  • Chopped fresh chives optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prep a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium. Add in the sausage and onion. Cook, breaking up the sausage with a spoon, until the sausage is cooked through and the onion is translucent. Add in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Drain off the excess grease and transfer the mixture in your prepared baking dish. Spread in an even layer.
    1 pound spicy breakfast sausage, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic
    crumbled cooked sausage and onions in a pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper until combined.
    8 large eggs, 1 cup milk, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    seasoned eggs whisked in a glass bowl.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheddar cheese over the sausage mixture.
    2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
    cheese sprinkled over crumbled cooked sausage and onions in a baking dish.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese in the pan.
    eggs poured over sausage and cheese in a casserole dish.
  • Top the casserole with the tater tots and the remaining cup of cheese. At this point, you can wrap the casserole and store it in the fridge for up to 12 hours or bake it right away.
    16 ounces frozen tater tots
    cheese sprinkled over tater tot breakfast casserole in a baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes or until the egg mixture is set in the center. Garnish with chives and enjoy.
    Chopped fresh chives
    overhead view of tater tot breakfast casserole in a baking dish.

Notes

Storage: Store tater tot breakfast casserole tightly wrapped with plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 259mg | Sodium: 957mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 2mg