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Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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This hearty Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole combines crispy tater tots, savory hot breakfast sausage, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses baked with seasoned eggs and milk. Perfect for a filling breakfast or brunch, it’s easy to prepare, can be assembled ahead of time, and baked fresh when ready to serve.

Ingredients

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Meat and Cheese

  • 2 lb hot breakfast sausage
  • 1–1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Main Ingredients

  • 1 (30-32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups milk

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the hot breakfast sausage until it is fully cooked and no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  3. Combine Tater Tots, Sausage, and Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the frozen tater tots, cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese until evenly distributed. Spread this mixture evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch pan.
  4. Prepare Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and milk until smooth and well combined.
  5. Assemble Casserole: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the tater tot, sausage, and cheese layer in the baking pan. This will help bind all the ingredients together during baking.
  6. Optional Refrigeration: At this point, you can cover the casserole with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate it if you plan to bake it later. This allows for easy meal prep in advance.
  7. Bake Casserole: Bake the uncovered casserole in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.

Notes

  • You can prepare this casserole the night before and refrigerate it to bake fresh in the morning.
  • For a milder flavor, substitute hot breakfast sausage with mild sausage or ground breakfast pork.
  • Add diced onions or bell peppers to the sausage while cooking for extra flavor and texture.
  • Use a higher-fat milk or half-and-half for a richer casserole if desired.
  • Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking before serving to allow it to set and make slicing easier.

Keywords: Tater Tot Casserole, Sausage Breakfast Casserole, Easy Breakfast Bake, Cheesy Breakfast Casserole, Tater Tot Breakfast

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