Description
This hearty Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a delicious morning meal featuring layers of crispy tater tots, savory breakfast sausage, crispy bacon, and a rich egg and cheese mixture. Perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings, this casserole bakes to a golden perfection filled with flavorful cheeses and green onions for added freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats
- 2 (9-ounce) packages breakfast sausage links
- 1 pound bacon
Produce
- 3/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced (divided: 1/4 cup in egg mixture, 2 tablespoons for garnish)
Dairy
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
Other
- 1 (32-ounce) package tater tots
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage links until fully cooked through. Once cooked, slice them into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside.
- Cook Bacon: Using the same skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it is brown and crispy. Remove and crumble the bacon once cooled.
- Arrange Tater Tots: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, evenly arrange the tater tots in a single layer to form the casserole base.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sliced green onions (about 1/4 cup), salt, and black pepper. Stir in the cooked sausage pieces and half of the crumbled bacon. Fold in the Monterey jack cheese and half of the shredded cheddar cheese, mixing gently to combine all ingredients.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the egg and meat mixture evenly over the tater tots in the baking dish. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the egg mixture is fully set.
- Add Cheese Topping: Remove the casserole from the oven and evenly sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Garnish: Once done, allow the casserole to stand for 10 minutes before serving to let it set. Sprinkle with the remaining crumbled bacon and 2 tablespoons of sliced green onions for a fresh, finishing touch.
Notes
- You can substitute breakfast sausage links with bulk sausage if preferred.
- For extra crispiness, broil the cheese topping for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- This casserole can be made a day in advance and refrigerated; reheat before serving.
- Use low-fat milk or cheese to reduce calories if desired.
- If you want to make it gluten-free, ensure that the sausages and tater tots are certified gluten-free products.
