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Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole

A comforting and easy-to-make breakfast casserole combining savory sausage, crispy tater tots, and gooey cheese, perfect for family gatherings or busy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage Feel free to swap with turkey or plant-based sausage.
  • 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk Almond or soy milk works as a substitute.
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Use your favorite cheese for variation.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Ingredients
  • diced bell peppers For added flavor, sauté with the sausage.
  • onions For added flavor, sauté with the sausage.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it into pieces until it’s browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat, if necessary.
  3. Spread the cooked sausage evenly at the bottom of the greased baking dish. Then layer the frozen tater tots on top.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the tater tots evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously on top of the tater tots and egg mixture.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the eggs are set.
  2. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing. This will make serving easier.

Notes

This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning. For extra flavor, try toasting the spices in the sausage as it cooks. If you prefer a crispier topping, broil the casserole for the last few minutes of baking.