Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 35-45 minutes Total: 50-60 minutes Servings: 8 servings

Enjoy the breakfast casserole version of a favorite hearty casserole. Get a well-rounded and nourishing breakfast featuring breakfast sausage, veggies, bacon, eggs, cheese, and tater tots. We’ve also included a make-ahead option so all you need to do is pop the prepared casserole into the oven in the morning.

Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 lb ground breakfast sausage
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon fine salt, divided
½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
6 slices cooked bacon, chopped, divided
2 cups shredded Colby-Cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese, divided
6 eggs
1 ¼ cups milk of choice (we used 2%)
1 (28-ounce or two 16-ounce) package frozen tater tots or crispy crowns

Optional for serving: Sour cream, sliced green onions, hot sauce, additional bacon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Mist a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

2. Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, mist the surface with cooking spray and add the onion, bell pepper, and sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the sausage is cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Season the mixture with the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; stir until well mixed. 

3. Stir 4 slices of the chopped bacon into the mixture, then transfer it to the prepared baking dish.

4. Add 1 cup of cheese and the full package(s) of frozen tater tots to the mixture in the baking dish. Toss until the ingredients are well incorporated and spread evenly. 

5. In a medium bowl or large glass measuring cup, combine the eggs and milk; whisk until the eggs are smooth. Season the liquid with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. 

6. Pour the egg mixture over and all around the ingredients in the baking dish. 

7. Top with the remaining 1 cup cheese and the remaining 2 slices of cooked chopped bacon. 

8. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned. Start checking doneness at 25 minutes, adding more minutes as needed.

9. [Optional step for crispy topping] Turn on the oven broiler to High and broil the top of the casserole for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.

10. If desired, garnish servings with a dollop of sour cream, sliced green onions, hot sauce, or additional chopped cooked bacon.

Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe Calories: 500 Fat: 33g Sat Fat: 10g Sodium: 880mg Carbohydrate: 29g Fiber: 5g Sugar: 5g Protein: 25g Cholesterol: 184mg