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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb bulk breakfast sausage
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 small bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brown sausage in a skillet with onion and pepper, drain grease, and set aside.
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Layer half the tater tots in a 9x13-inch dish. Top with sausage, 1 1/2 cups cheese, and all the egg mixture. Add remaining tots and cheese. Press down lightly.
  4. Bake uncovered 45 to 50 minutes, until eggs are set and top is golden. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
  5. Rest 10 minutes, then slice into squares and serve hot.

Notes

For a make-ahead option, assemble the casserole (through step 3), cover, and refrigerate overnight. Let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats, then bake as directed, adding 5 to 10 minutes to the bake time.