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Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
This Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole layers cooked crumbled sausage, melted sharp cheddar, and a milk and egg custard base topped with frozen tater tots and cooked bacon. Baking until bubbly and golden creates a hearty, savory breakfast dish with contrasts between crispy tots and creamy filling, finished with fresh parsley for a bright touch.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
15
Calories:
234 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 lb ground sausage no casings
- 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese sharp, shredded, divided
- 2 cups milk whole
- 2 extra large egg or 3 large eggs
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- ½ tsp onion powder
- pinch salt 1/8 tsp
- 2 lbs tater tots frozen
- 3 TB parsley freshly chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: In a very large skillet, cook sausage on medium high heat, breaking up the meat and browning it. Once cooked through, drain and layer onto the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Evenly sprinkle 2 cups of the cheese over cooked sausage.
- Combine Filling: In a large bowl, hand-whisk together the milk, eggs, pepper, onion powder, and salt. Once mixed, pour evenly over the cheese and sausage in baking dish. Layer top with frozen tater tots.
- Bake: When ready to bake, set oven to 350F with rack on lower middle position. Once oven reaches 350F, place uncovered casserole in oven for about 35 minutes*
- Top with additional 1/2 cup cheese, cooked/crumbled bacon, and bake another 5-10 minutes or until sides are bubbling and top is golden brown. Garnish with chopped parsley, let rest at room temp 10 minutes, and serve.
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Notes
- The casserole can be fully assembled and refrigerated overnight before baking, but allow extra bake time when starting from chilled.
- Bake time varies depending on the oven; watch for bubbling sides and golden top as doneness cues.
- Serve fresh for best texture, though leftovers reheat well in the oven.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
447mg
(19%)
Potassium
234mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
246IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 246IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.