Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Description
This breakfast casserole begins by crisping bacon and then cooking onions and bell peppers in the rendered bacon fat to build flavor. Combining tater tots, shredded cheddar, bacon, and cooked vegetables evenly distributes taste and texture in the base layer. The eggs beaten with milk, salt, and pepper are poured over this mixture and baked until the center is set, creating a firm yet tender custard that holds the ingredients together.
After baking, an additional sprinkling of cheese is melted on top for a cheesy finish, and the reserved bacon along with sliced green onions are added as a garnish to provide crunch and fresh green notes. The casserole can be cut into portions and served hot for a satisfying breakfast meal.
The recipe allows assembling the dish the night before, refrigerated up to 8 hours before baking, which is convenient for busy mornings. There is no need to thaw the tater tots before baking, and if starting from a cold dish, adding a few extra minutes of baking helps ensure thorough cooking.
Ingredients
Casserole
- 1 pound Bacon coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 3/4 cup bell pepper chopped, can use red, green or both
- 32 ounces tater tots
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided use, shredded
- 12 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
- Place the bacon in a large pan over medium high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is browned and crispy, 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the bacon from the pan. Drain off excess grease, leaving about 2 teaspoons of grease in the pan.
- Place the onions and bell peppers in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender.
- Place the tater tots in a large bowl. Add 3/4 of the bacon, the peppers and onions, and 1 1/4 cups of cheese. Toss gently to combine. Reserve the remaining bacon for later use.
- Spread the tater tot mixture into the baking pan.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the tater tot mixture.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until center is set.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Top with reserved bacon and green onions, then serve.
Notes
- Tater tots do not need to be thawed before adding to the casserole.
- The casserole can be assembled the night before and refrigerated up to 8 hours before baking.
- If baking a cold dish from the fridge, add extra bake time to ensure it cooks through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Sodium | 1356mg | 57% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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