Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Description
This casserole recipe begins with cooking and crumbling bacon and sausage, then layering frozen tater tots evenly in a greased baking dish. A mixture of eggs, milk, salt, and pepper is whisked together, then combined with half of the cooked bacon, sausage, and shredded cheeses including Monterey Jack and cheddar. This custard-like mixture is poured over the tater tots, and extra tots are added on top before baking. After an initial bake of 40-45 minutes, more shredded cheddar cheese is sprinkled on top and baked a few minutes longer to melt and brown slightly. Once cooled briefly, the casserole is topped with remaining bacon bits and sliced green onions.
The dish holds well for leftovers and can be frozen for up to three months if fully cooked and properly wrapped. Thawing before reheating ensures even warming. This casserole's layers provide a balance of crispy tater tots, creamy cheese, and savory meat, suitable for hearty breakfasts or casual gatherings where a make-ahead option is helpful.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces sausage cooked crumbles
- 1 pound Bacon
- 1 (32-ounce) package tater tots frozen
- 12 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook bacon in a skillet and then crumble it.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer in a greased 9x13 dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in sausage and half the bacon crumbles.
- Stir in 1 cup of the Monterey Jack Cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese and mix well. Pour over tater tots.
- Sprinkle with additional tots and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Take out of oven and top with remaining cheese and bake an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and top with remaining bacon and green onions, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- This casserole freezes well when fully baked; cool completely, wrap in plastic and foil, and freeze up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen casserole in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven until heated through.
- Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 282mg | 94% |
| Sodium | 750mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 615IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 253mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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