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Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole

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This Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a hearty, make-ahead dish loaded with hot breakfast sausage, crispy tater tots, gooey cheese, and seasoned eggs. Perfect for feeding a crowd, it’s easy to assemble and always a hit for breakfast or brunch.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

2 lb hot breakfast sausage

1 (30–32 oz) bag frozen tater tots

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

8 eggs

2 cups milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a large bowl, combine frozen tater tots, cooked sausage, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese. Spread evenly in baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  5. Pour egg mixture over the tater tot mixture in the baking dish.
  6. If preparing ahead, cover and refrigerate or freeze at this point.
  7. Bake uncovered for 60–70 minutes, or until eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • No need to thaw tater tots before baking.
  • Use different sausage varieties like mild or maple for flavor variation.
  • Add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  • Mix in sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
  • Switch cheeses for different flavors—try pepper jack or Swiss.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 230mg