Description
Cracked Out Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with bacon, eggs, cheese, and sour cream – a crowd-pleasing, comforting dish that’s perfect for brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (32 oz/907 g) frozen tater tots
- 1 pound (454 g) bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups (226 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) ranch seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) black pepper
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer covering the bottom of the dish. No need to thaw them first—they’ll cook perfectly from frozen!
- Step 2: Prepare the Egg Mixture In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and sour cream until well combined and smooth. The sour cream might look a bit lumpy at first, but keep whisking—it will eventually incorporate completely. Then add the ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper, giving everything a final whisk to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Step 3: Layer the Ingredients Sprinkle half of the crumbled bacon and 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots. The frozen tots will help the cheese and bacon stick in place rather than sinking to the bottom, creating perfect layers of flavor in your Cracked Out Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole.
- Step 4: Add the Egg Mixture Pour the egg mixture slowly and evenly over the tater tots, bacon, and cheese. Use a spatula to ensure the mixture seeps down between the tater tots, helping to bind everything together as it bakes. The liquid should just barely peek through the top layer of tots.
- Step 5: Bake and Garnish Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, then remove from the oven and top with the remaining bacon and reserved ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden, and the egg mixture is completely set in the center.
- Step 6: Rest and Serve Allow the casserole to rest for 10-15 minutes before garnishing with sliced green onions. This resting period is crucial for achieving the perfect texture and making clean cuts. Serve your Cracked Out Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole warm, watching everyone’s eyes light up as they taste this irresistible morning treat!
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 480 calories
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 265 mg