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Tater tot breakfast casserole recipe with golden crispy tots, melted cheddar and sausage in a baking dish

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Cheesy, hearty breakfast casserole with sausage, eggs, and crispy tater tots.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 475
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots 32 ounces
  • 3 green onions sliced, for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • food thermometer

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Cook the sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking the sausage into crumbles, until browned. Drain well.
  2. Spread the sausage mixture in the dish and sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese on top.
  3. Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth. Pour evenly over the sausage and cheese.
  4. Arrange the frozen tater tots in rows over the egg mixture.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and bake 5 to 10 minutes more, until the eggs are set and the tots are golden. Because it contains eggs, check that the center reaches 160°F (71°C). The USDA says quiches, breakfast casseroles, and other egg dishes should reach 160°F, as measured with a food thermometer.
  6. Rest for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Notes

Cook until the center reaches 160°F (71°C).
Use frozen tots.
Leftovers: refrigerate within 2 hours, use within 3 to 4 days, reheat to 165°F.