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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

A hearty, cheesy breakfast casserole layered with sausage, eggs, and crispy tater tots. Perfect for weekend brunches or make-ahead mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 squares
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 bag frozen tater tots 32 ounces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder optional
  • green onions or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook and crumble sausage, then spread evenly in baking dish.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Sprinkle 1½ cups cheese over sausage, pour egg mixture on top.
  5. Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top.
  6. Bake 40–45 minutes until eggs set and tater tots are golden.
  7. Top with remaining cheese and bake 5 minutes to melt. Garnish and serve.

Notes

Make-ahead friendly. Customize with bacon, ham, or veggies.