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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe | Easy Recipe Journey

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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Name: Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8-10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and drained; 1 bag frozen tater tots (about 32 oz); 8 large eggs; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup diced onion (optional); 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (optional); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder

A hearty make-ahead casserole layering crispy tater tots with breakfast sausage, cheddar, and a seasoned egg custard. Assemble the night before and bake straight from the fridge.

Prep

20 minutes

Cook

40-45 minutes

Serves

8-10

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1
Preheat: Heat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
2
Cook the sausage: Brown the sausage in a skillet, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease.
3
Build the casserole: Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly in the baking dish. Scatter the sausage, onion, and bell pepper over the tots. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese.
4
Mix the eggs: Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
5
Assemble: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
6
Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the eggs are set in the center and the top is golden.
7
Rest: Let the casserole stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.