Description
Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole with crispy tater tots, savory sausage, and gooey cheese, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) breakfast sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups (8oz/225g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 package (32oz/907g) frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Allow your tater tots to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes while you prep the remaining ingredients – this helps them crisp up better during baking.
- Step 2: Cook the Sausage Mixture In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. When the sausage is about halfway cooked (after 3-4 minutes), add the diced onions and bell peppers. Continue cooking until the sausage is just browned and the vegetables have softened, about 5 more minutes. Add the minced garlic during the last minute of cooking, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and drain excess grease if necessary.
- Step 3: Prepare the Egg Mixture In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined and slightly frothy. This aeration helps create a fluffier texture in your Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole. Fold in 1½ cups of the shredded cheddar cheese, reserving the remaining ½ cup for topping.
- Step 4: Assemble the Casserole Spread the sausage mixture evenly across the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the sausage layer, using a spatula to ensure it’s distributed evenly. Arrange the tater tots in neat rows across the top, covering the entire surface for that perfect crispy layer that makes this breakfast casserole so irresistible.
- Step 5: Bake to Perfection Bake uncovered in your preheated oven for 35 minutes, then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the eggs are set, the tater tots are golden-brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving – this allows it to set properly for easier slicing and serving.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 240mg