Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole
A delicious and easy breakfast casserole featuring fluffy eggs, savory sausage, crispy tater tots, and gooey cheese, perfect for busy mornings or family brunches.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 package tater tots
- 1 pound breakfast sausage Can use turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Can substitute with pepper jack or mozzarella.
- to taste Salt
- to taste pepper
Optional ingredients
- 1 cup diced vegetables Such as bell peppers or onion, can be added for extra flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the tater tots.
- Spread the cooked sausage over the tater tots.
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and add diced vegetables if using.
- Top with the remaining tater tots and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
Cooking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm on its own or with sides like fresh fruit, salsa, or hot sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.