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Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
This Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is super easy, can be prepped the night before, and incredibly delicious! Kids and grownups alike will devour this. Sure to be a family favorite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 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 whole milk
- 2 extra large eggs or 3 large eggs
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- pinch of table salt 1/8 tsp
- 2 lbs tater tots frozen
- 3 TB Freshly chopped parsley 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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- For substitutions, variations, and serving suggestions, please see original article.
- Tater tot casserole can be fully assembled the night before, wrapped airtight and chilled, and baked the following morning.
- If casserole is very cold from the fridge, you will need to increase bake time, closer to 1 hour. Note that bake time will vary due to individual ovens.
- We recommend serving this casserole fresh, but leftovers can be covered and chilled. Reheat in the oven for best results.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
447mg
(19%)
Potassium
234mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
246IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
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.