Description
This Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and delicious morning meal combining crispy tater tots, savory breakfast sausage, melted cheeses, and a fluffy egg mixture. Perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings, it offers a comforting blend of textures and flavors baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and help with easy serving.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it is browned and fully cooked through. Drain excess grease to maintain a balanced texture and avoid sogginess.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread the cooked sausage evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses in an even layer on top of the sausage. Then arrange the frozen tater tots evenly over the cheese layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the six eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined well.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish, allowing it to seep through the tater tots and cheese.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the egg is fully set, indicating the casserole is cooked through.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove from oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes to firm up. Sprinkle chopped green onions or parsley on top if desired before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use turkey sausage or a plant-based sausage alternative.
- Make sure to drain excess grease from the cooked sausage to prevent a greasy casserole.
- Feel free to add diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before; assemble and refrigerate, then bake in the morning, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time if baking straight from cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
