Description
Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole: A hearty, comforting dish with crispy tater tots, savory sausage, gooey cheese, and fluffy eggs. Perfect for brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) breakfast sausage (mild or hot, depending on preference)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups (8oz/225g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 package (32oz/900g) frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Take the tater tots out of the freezer so they can slightly thaw while you prepare the other ingredients. Dice your onion and bell pepper, and have all other ingredients measured and ready to go. This preparation ensures smooth assembly and consistent cooking.
- Step 2: Brown The Sausage Mixture In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon. When the sausage is about halfway cooked (after about 3-4 minutes), add the diced onions and bell peppers. Continue cooking until the sausage is no longer pink and the vegetables have softened, about 5 more minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat and drain excess grease if needed.
- Step 3: Prepare The Egg Mixture In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined and slightly frothy. The whisking incorporates air into the eggs, which helps create a fluffier texture in your finished Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole.
- Step 4: Assemble The Casserole Spread the sausage mixture evenly across the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage layer. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cheese and sausage. Arrange the tater tots in neat rows across the top of the casserole, covering the entire surface. Finally, sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese over the tater tots.
- Step 5: Bake To Perfection Bake your casserole uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the tater tots are golden brown and crispy. You’ll know it’s done when the center is no longer jiggly and the edges have started to pull away slightly from the sides of the dish. Let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This rest period allows the eggs to fully set for perfect portions.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 32 grams
- Saturated Fat: 14 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 21 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 220 mg