Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

A hearty breakfast casserole loaded with crispy tater tots, eggs, sausage, cheese, and colorful vegetables—perfect for brunch, holidays, or meal prep.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 bag (32 oz / 900 g) frozen tater tots
• 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
• 1 cup (115 g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (115 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the sausage. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Drain any excess grease. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Prepare the egg mixture. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4. Assemble the casserole.
   • Spread the cooked sausage mixture evenly in the baking dish.
   • Sprinkle half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the sausage.
   • Arrange the frozen tater tots in an even layer.
   • Pour the egg mixture evenly over everything.
   • Top with the remaining cheese.
5. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the tater tots are golden brown.
6. Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.

Optional Add-Ins

• Crispy bacon bits
• Diced ham
• Sautéed mushrooms
• Fresh spinach
• Jalapeños for a spicy kick
• Diced tomatoes

Make-Ahead Tips

• Assemble the casserole the night before, cover, and refrigerate.
• Add the tater tots just before baking for the crispiest texture.
• Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• Fresh fruit
• Toast or biscuits
• Avocado slices
• Salsa or hot sauce
• Sour cream

Tip: For extra-crispy tater tots, bake them on a sheet pan for 10 minutes before adding them to the casserole. This helps them stay crisp even after the egg mixture is poured over them.