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Flavorful, filling, and perfect for a crowd – this cheesy tater tot breakfast casserole is packed with eggs, cheese, bacon AND sausage!!
Tater Tot Egg Bake
We LOVE a good breakfast casserole – they’re easy and filling, perfect for feeding our family.
We especially love this savory tater tot breakfast casserole packed with BOTH Bacon and Breakfast Sausage!! Double the breakfast meats mean double the flavor! And what kid doesn’t like tater tots? Cheesy potatoes are something we all can get behind.
This casserole is basically all the things you love about breakfast mixed into one pan – a little of everything all in one bite.
With just 5 minutes of prep, it’s a hearty, filling, no-fuss way to start the day with a bang!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Perfect for a crowd. This breakfast casserole makes a 9×13 pan-full, serving about 12 people!
- A twist on a favorite. We turned our Tater Tot Casserole (a favorite side) into a delicious breakfast.
- Packed with flavor. It’s filled with potatoes, cheese, eggs, and TWO kinds of breakfast meat (bacon and sausage) for all of your favorites in one bite!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 45 minutes
- 10 ounces cooked sausage crumbles – Add in or replace with cooked turkey sausage or ground beef.
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 (32-ounce) package frozen tater tots
- 12 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese – or pepper jack cheese, Swiss cheese, Colby cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, or mozzarella
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- optional toppings – green onions, fresh chives, sliced avocado, ketchup, Salsa, Guacamole, hot sauce, sour cream
- optional veggies – Saute and mix in onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, or broccoli florets.
How to Make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
- PREP. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook 1 pound of bacon in a large skillet and crumble it.
- TATER TOTS. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer in a greased 9×13 casserole dish.
- EGG MIXTURE. In a large bowl, whisk 12 eggs, ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Stir in 10 ounces cooked sausage crumbles and half the bacon crumbles. Stir in 1 cup of the Monterey Jack Cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese and mix well. Pour over the tater tots.
- BAKE. Sprinkle with additional tots and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Take it out of the oven and top it with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- SERVE. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and top with the remaining bacon and green onions, if desired. Serve warm.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 10 ounces cooked sausage crumbles
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 (32-ounce) package frozen Tater Tots
- 12 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook bacon in a skillet and then crumble it.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer in a greased 9×13 dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in sausage and half the bacon crumbles.
- Stir in 1 cup of the Monterey Jack Cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese and mix well. Pour over tater tots.
- Sprinkle with additional tots and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Take out of oven and top with remaining cheese and bake an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and top with remaining bacon and green onions, if desired. Serve warm.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Prep the night before by cooking the bacon and storing the egg mixture in a container in the fridge. Before baking, place frozen tots in the baking dish, pour the egg mixture over the top finish assembling the casserole, and bake according to the recipe instructions.
Fully bake the casserole and let it cool before wrapping with plastic and foil. Freeze for 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating in the oven until warm throughout.
Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3-4 months.
Yummy, thanks
Can this be made a day ahead and refrigerated and baked the next day?
Looks delicious & I can’t wait to try it. Easy!
I made this recipe but made 1/2 added two eggs, cheddar and a Mexican blend. Looks delicious! 😊
For only four people (3 male appreciate) l’m going to cut down to a quarter next time. Very filling and delicious. Wish I could send photos. 📸
Wish I could see the photos! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Do you cook the sausage before you put it in the casserole?
Great question! We use the pre-cooked sausage crumbles (Jimmy Dean has some good options). But if you want to use raw sausage, yes, you’ll want to cook that up before putting in the casserole.
Thanks for sharing what you did! So glad you enjoyed the recipe.