5.0 from 138 votes
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Loaded with fresh peppers, bacon, & cheese, this Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is perfect for serving to a crowd!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 572 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 20 ounces tater tots
- 1 pound Bacon or 1 pound sausage *see note
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 6 eggs
- ⅔ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13 pan and place the tater tots in a single layer. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese evenly over the tots.
- Chop the bacon into 1" pieces. Cook bacon pieces over medium heat in a 10-inch skillet until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Leave 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.
- Sauté onions in the skillet until softened, then add bell peppers and combine. Layer the onion and bell pepper mixture over the tater tots, followed by ⅔ of the cooked bacon.
- Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour over the tater tots. Cover the pan tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the covered casserole for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil, top the casserole with the remaining cheese and bacon, and increase the oven temperature to 425°F. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until set and cheese is browned. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Note: To ensure the casserole is cooked through, insert a knife into the center. If it comes out clean, it's ready to serve. Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before cutting.
- Time Saving Tips
- Cheese can be replaced with 2 cups pepper jack and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- If using sausage, cook the onion and sausage together. Drain any fat.
- Use precooked bacon or ham
- Frozen onions and peppers can be used in place of fresh.
- Pre-shredded cheese works in this recipe
- Use frozen tater tots, no need to thaw first
- Remove the casserole from the fridge up to an hour before baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
572
(29%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
242mg
(81%)
Sodium
1056mg
(44%)
Potassium
469mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1098IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
342mg
(34%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 572
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 572 | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 242mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 1056mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 469mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1098IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 342mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.