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tater tot breakfast casserole on a plate, topped chopped with green onions and bacon
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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is an easy cheesy blend of the best breakfast items to create tasty layers of savory flavor that satisfy a hungry crowd.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword How Do I Make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe, How To Make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe, tater tot breakfast casserole, Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 916kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 2 (9-ounce) packages breakfast sausage links
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 1 (32-ounce) package tater tots
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
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Instructions

  • Prep the oven + pan: Preheat oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook the sausage: In a large skillet, cook 2 (9-oz) packages breakfast sausage links until cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate, drain off any grease, then slice into ½-inch pieces.
  • Cook the bacon: In the same skillet, cook 1 pound bacon until browned and crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
  • Layer the tater tots: Arrange the frozen 32-ounce package of tater tots in a single, even layer in the prepared baking dish
    How to make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole, arranging tater tots in the casserole
  • Mix the eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together 12 eggs, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup sliced green onions, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper.
  • Add the meats: Stir in the cooked sausage and half of the crumbled bacon.
    How to make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole, pouring egg mixture over tater tots
  • Cheese layer #1 (in the eggs): Fold in 1 cup Monterey Jack and 1 cup cheddar (this is the first cheese layer).
  • Assemble: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the tater tots.
  • Bake: Bake 40–45 minutes, until the eggs are set in the center.
  • Cheese layer #2 (on top): Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheddar evenly over the top. Return to the oven for 5–7 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
  • Rest + finish: Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining bacon and 2 Tbsp sliced green onions, then slice and serve.

Notes

  1. Tater tots: You can add them straight from the freezer to the baking dish.
  2. Cooking: Be sure to preheat your oven and keep an eye on the baking time. You don’t want to over-bake this one. Also, don’t skip the resting time before serving. It’s vital to the proper texture and flavor of this yummy dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 of the recipe | Calories: 916kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 406mg | Sodium: 1777mg | Potassium: 742mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 936IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 394mg | Iron: 3mg