Description
Hearty Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole promises comfort from first bite to last. Layers of savory sausage, crispy potato tots, and melted cheese create a morning masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) hot breakfast sausage
Starch and Potato:
- 1 bag frozen tater tots (30–32 ounces / 850–907 grams)
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) milk
- 1 ½ cups (170 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (57 grams) mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and thoroughly coat a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 centimeters) baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground sausage, breaking it into small crumbles, until the meat is completely browned and no longer pink. Carefully drain excess fat using a colander or paper towels.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the crispy tater tots, fully cooked sausage crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese, and monterey jack cheese. Gently mix the ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- Transfer the tater tot, sausage, and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together large eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and dried onion powder until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture over the tater tot layer, ensuring complete and uniform coverage across the casserole.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 55-65 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown with crispy edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to help it set and make cutting easier.
Notes
- Customize this hearty breakfast bake by swapping pork sausage with turkey or vegetarian alternatives for a lighter version.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and refrigerate overnight, allowing flavors to meld and making morning cooking a breeze.
- Freeze individual portions wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to one month, perfect for quick weekday breakfasts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, reheating in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
- Elevate the dish with optional toppings like diced green onions, fresh salsa, or a dollop of sour cream for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg