Description
This hearty Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole combines savory breakfast sausage, crispy bacon, and melted cheeses over a bed of crispy tater tots, all baked together with a fluffy egg mixture. Perfect for a family brunch or a make-ahead breakfast, this casserole is flavorful, filling, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 (9-ounce) packages breakfast sausage links
- 1 pound bacon
Main Ingredients
- 1 (32-ounce) package tater tots
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Produce
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
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 done, slice them into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Cook Bacon: Using the same skillet, cook the bacon until it is browned and crispy. Remove from the skillet and crumble once cooled.
- Arrange Tater Tots: Spread the tater tots in a single even layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish to serve as the casserole base.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, 1/4 cup green onions, salt, and black pepper until combined. 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.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the egg and meat mixture evenly over the layered tater tots in the baking dish. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the casserole is set and the eggs are fully cooked.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let the casserole stand for about 10 minutes to set further. Before serving, sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon and sliced green onions on top for garnish and added flavor.
Notes
- Make sure to cook the sausage and bacon completely before adding to the casserole to ensure food safety and best flavor.
- Letting the casserole rest after baking helps it firm up, making it easier to cut and serve.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the egg mixture.
- You can prepare the casserole a day ahead and refrigerate it; bake it fresh in the morning by adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
