Crispy tater tots, gooey cheese, savory sausage, and fluffy eggs—what more could you need?
Who says tater tots are just for kids? At my local grocery store, I can get a big bag of frozen tater tots for under $4, which means I can enjoy an abundance of fun and delicious meals for relatively cheap. So, if you need the go-ahead to purchase some from a fellow adult, I’m here to scream, “Go for it!” from the rooftops. So grab your car keys, head to your local grocery, and get ready to make tater tot breakfast casserole.
This recipe is versatile, easy to make, and surprisingly delicious. I’m not sure anyone these days has time to prepare potatoes for a breakfast hash, but tater tots save the day by allowing those of us with minimal time to enjoy a hearty breakfast. If I have enticed you enough to try out the crispy, gooey, and savory layers of tater tot breakfast casserole, put on your apron and cook with me!
Is Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Healthy?
While tater tot breakfast casserole provides a decent amount of protein, I wouldn’t say this recipe is entirely healthy. After all, tater tots are a processed food, loaded with fat, salt, and carbohydrates. Paired with sausage and cheddar cheese, this casserole is high in calories and sodium. All things considered, I recommend enjoying this flavorful dish as a weekend treat.
If you’d like to improve the healthiness of this recipe, I have a few simple suggestions. For starters, you can replace the pork sausage with ground turkey, which is high in protein and low in fat. Dairy-wise, you could opt for a low-fat cheese, and 1% or 2% milk should provide enough creaminess while reducing saturated fat.
Why is my tater tot breakfast casserole soggy?
When cooking tater tot breakfast casserole, you have to be careful with accidental excess moisture. For example, if you’re using frozen tater tots, the excess moisture from being frozen can melt and cause your casserole to be extra soggy. To avoid this, allow your frozen tater tots to thaw before layering them in your 9×13 dish. You can also pat them down with a paper towel to absorb additional moisture. Hopefully, this resolves your sogginess issue, so you can go on and enjoy a crispy tater tots breakfast casserole!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep
Preheat oven, grease dish, arrange tater tots and sausage.
Assemble
Layer ingredients in dish, pour egg mixture over.
Bake
Top with cheese, bake until set and golden.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
Leftover tater tot breakfast casserole may be even better than its freshly made version. So if you made too much casserole and having leftovers seems likely, you can easily enjoy this dish for up to 5 days if stored properly. Once cooled, simply transfer your casserole to an airtight container and store it in the fridge.
Cheddar cheese has many different versions, from deliciously mild to sharp and tangy. For a more robust and developed flavor, I highly recommend using sharp cheddar cheese for your tater tot breakfast casserole.
One of the best things about tater tot breakfast casserole is how customizable it is. So if you’re looking for a boost of vitamins and minerals in your casserole, then I suggest adding in your favorite veggies. Diced bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, or spinach are all great options that would add extra flavor, color, and health benefits.
Serving Suggestions
Tater tot breakfast casserole is a filling meal on its own, but if you love side dishes, I have many recommendations for you! Some praise blackberry coffee cake, lemon poppy seed muffins, blueberry scones, and pumpkin bread as being highly complementary to tater tot breakfast casserole. I would also highly recommend a refreshing smoothie, such as a raspberry smoothie, strawberry banana smoothie, or a mango smoothie, to keep it light. But if you like to stay simple, some ketchup or your favorite hot sauce would be just as good.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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Layer the bottom of the baking dish with tater tots. Evenly distribute the cooked sausage over the tater tots and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
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In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour this mixture evenly over the tater tots and sausage in the baking dish.
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Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
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