Description
This cheesy tater tot breakfast casserole is a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish packed with golden tater tots, savory sausage, bell peppers, and melty cheddar cheese, all baked together for the ultimate brunch comfort.
Ingredients
1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
1 pound ground breakfast sausage
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned; drain and set aside.
3. Sauté diced onion and bell peppers in the same pan for 3–4 minutes.
4. Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a large bowl.
5. Layer sausage, sautéed vegetables, and 1½ cups of cheese in the baking dish. Pour egg mixture on top.
6. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the casserole.
7. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
8. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 5 more minutes.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use frozen tater tots straight from the freezer for a crispier top.
Make-ahead: Assemble the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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