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Close-up of a slice of baked tater tot breakfast casserole on a white plate, showing layers of ground beef, eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, garnished with chopped chives.

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

A hearty, cheesy breakfast casserole layered with sausage, eggs, and crispy tater tots for a comforting morning meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting before serving 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 468
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz ground pork breakfast sausage mild or spicy, crumbled
  • 6 oz shredded cheddar cheese 1½ cups, plus extra for topping
  • 8 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup whole milk or dairy alternative
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt for seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper freshly ground
  • 32 oz frozen tater tots about 4 cups, partially used as needed
  • Thinly sliced chives for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and fully cooked, 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Spread the cooked sausage evenly across the bottom of the skillet. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage layer.
  5. Arrange the frozen tater tots over the egg mixture in a single layer, covering as much as desired (reserve extra tater tots for another use).
  6. Bake the casserole for 35–40 minutes, until eggs are fully set and cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle additional cheese on top and bake 1–2 minutes more until melted.
  7. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing into wedges. Sprinkle with sliced chives and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 26gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 270mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 12mg

Notes

This casserole is a cozy, make-ahead breakfast that pleases a crowd. Crispy tater tots and gooey cheese create a comforting texture, perfect for a weekend brunch or holiday morning.

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