Description
This hearty Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole combines crispy tater tots, savory breakfast sausage, and cheesy, eggy goodness baked into a comforting morning delight perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
Vegetables
- 28 oz frozen tater tots
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Dairy
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent the casserole from sticking.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the excess fat and set the sausage aside to cool slightly.
- Layer Tater Tots and Sausage: Spread the frozen tater tots evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Next, layer the cooked sausage evenly over the tater tots. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage layer.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, sour cream, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered tater tots, sausage, and cheese in the baking dish. Use a spatula to gently press down ensuring the egg mixture fully covers all ingredients for even baking.
- Bake Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown and slightly puffed.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes to set. Garnish with sliced green onions before slicing and serving. Enjoy your hearty breakfast!
Notes
- Use a 9×13-inch baking dish for even cooking and proper layering.
- Drain excess sausage fat to avoid grease pooling in the casserole.
- Frozen tater tots cook well directly from frozen without thawing.
- Let the casserole cool slightly to allow easier slicing and handling.
- Customize by adding diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
