Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe

4.91 from 11 votes

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Layers of tater tots, eggs, sausage, and cheese make up this Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe. Whip it up for a comforting family breakfast or a crowd-pleasing brunch. Ready in less than an hour and easy to make ahead of time!

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: tater tot breakfast casserole

Servings: servings

Calories: 473kcal

Author: Lena Gladstone

Ingredients

4 cups tater tots
6 slices bacon cut into 1” pieces
6 sausage patties cubed
1 ½ cups bell peppers I used shishito peppers, diced
1 small jalapeño thinly sliced, optional
2 cups mozzarella cheese divided
1 large onion diced
¾ cup green onions chopped
8 eggs
1 ½ cup whole milk
½ tbsp kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Move the wire rack to the top of the oven.
In an oven-safe heavy bottomed pan (I used my 3.5 qt Le Creuset-12" pan), add the bacon, onion and ½ teaspoon salt. Sauté for 7 mins on medium-high heat.
Add chopped sausage, peppers, and another 1⁄2 teaspoon of salt into the pan. Cook for an additional 3 mins.
In a bowl whisk the eggs and 1 ½ teaspoon of salt. Then add the milk. Whisk until combined. Set aside.
Add one cup of mozzarella cheese on top of the cooked bacon, sausage, onion and peppers.
Layer tater tots in a circular design until the pan is filled.
Add egg and milk mixture. Top with ½ cup of green onions.
Bake uncovered on the top rack of your oven for 20-25 minutes, take out of the oven, add the remaining cup of mozzarella cheese, and top with jalapeños (optional). Bake for an additional 5 mins or until the cheese is melted.
Remove, top with remaining ¼ cup of green onions. Spoon out onto plates, serve with a side salad and your favorite hot sauce. Enjoy it while it's hot.

Notes

Cook the meat and veggies first. This helps remove excess moisture so the casserole bakes up firm instead of soggy.
Use frozen tater tots. They crisp up better in the oven and hold their shape while baking.
Don’t skip the top rack. Baking on the top rack helps the tots brown evenly and stay crispy.
Whisk the eggs well. A smooth egg mixture ensures even texture and prevents any rubbery spots.
Add cheese in layers. Mixing cheese between the meat and tots gives every bite a melty, flavorful finish.
Let it rest before serving. Give the casserole 5 minutes to set after baking so it slices cleanly.
Make it ahead. Assemble everything except the eggs and tots the night before, then bake fresh in the morning.
Reheat gently. Warm leftovers in a 300°F oven for about 10 minutes to keep the tots crisp.
Customize the flavor. Swap mozzarella for cheddar or add hot sauce, herbs, or extra veggies for variety.
Serve with freshness. Pair it with a simple green salad, sliced avocado, or a drizzle of hot sauce for balance.

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