How to Make Tater Tot® Breakfast Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty breakfast to start the day off right, and one dish that never fails to satisfy is the Tater Tot® Breakfast Casserole. This delicious and comforting breakfast dish is a favorite among many families, offering a perfect combination of crispy Tater Tots®, savory sausage, creamy eggs, and gooey melted cheese. Whether you're serving it up for a special weekend brunch or meal prepping for the week ahead, this casserole is sure to become a staple in your recipe col...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ½ pound breakfast sausage
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • ½ cup milk
  • 5 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (12 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 2-quart casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and onion in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Meanwhile, whisk milk, eggs, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Spread sausage mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour egg mixture over the top. Layer with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and all of the potato nuggets. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake until melted, about 20 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    395 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 178mg
    • Sodium: 936mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 346mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 339mg