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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Breakfast Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This hearty Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and satisfying dish, perfect for a weekend brunch or a make-ahead breakfast. It combines crispy tater tots, savory sausage, sautéed onions, and a rich, cheesy egg custard baked to golden perfection. Easy to prepare and full of comforting flavors, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that can be refrigerated before baking, making it ideal for busy mornings.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen tater tots
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground sausage (sweet Italian sausage, spicy Italian sausage, or breakfast sausage)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Prepare the casserole dish: Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Keep the tater tots frozen and arrange them tightly in a single layer across the bottom of the dish.
  2. Cook sausage and onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage and diced onion. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the sausage is fully browned and the onions are tender.
  3. Drain excess fat and add sausage mixture: Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Evenly scatter the cooked sausage and onion mixture over the layer of tater tots in the casserole dish.
  4. Make the egg custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar and pepper jack cheeses until well combined.
  5. Combine and press: Pour the egg and cheese mixture evenly over the sausage and tater tots. Lightly press down with a spatula to ensure that the tots are evenly coated and submerged in the custard.
  6. Cover and refrigerate: Cover the casserole dish snugly with aluminum foil, forming a small dome so it does not touch the cheese surface. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 12 hours, allowing the tater tots to hydrate and flavors to meld.
  7. Preheat oven and bake covered: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the covered casserole in the center of the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the edges are bubbly.
  8. Bake uncovered for browning: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the top is melted, lightly golden, and the center is fully set.
  9. Rest and serve: Let the casserole stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm for a comforting and filling breakfast or brunch.

Notes

  • Use your preferred type of sausage: sweet, spicy, or breakfast-style sausage all work well.
  • For a milder dish, omit the cayenne pepper or reduce the amount.
  • Casserole can be prepared the night before to save time in the morning.
  • Ensure the tater tots remain frozen until assembling the casserole to maintain texture.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.

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