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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!!

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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!
Tater tots on the bottom of a casserole dish.

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. PREP. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook 1 pound of bacon in a large skillet and crumble it.
  2. TATER TOTS. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer in a greased 9×13 casserole dish.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. SERVE. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and top with the remaining bacon and green onions, if desired. Serve warm.
Close up of a scoop of tater tot breakfast casserole.

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5 from 103 votes

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

By: Lil’ Luna
Flavorful, filling, and perfect for a crowd – this cheesy tater tot breakfast casserole is packed with both bacon AND sausage!!
Servings: 12
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 50 minutes

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

Freezer meal. 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 36g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 282mg, Sodium: 750mg, Potassium: 251mg, Vitamin A: 615IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 253mg, Iron: 1.6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

How to prep ahead of time? 

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.

How to make ahead of time?

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.

How to store tater tot breakfast casserole?

Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3-4 months.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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51 Comments

  1. Deb says:

    5 stars
    I cook a monthly breakfast for a group of senior citizens. they love this casserole. i changed things up a bit last month and didn’t make it. Wow! everyone was asking for it. it feeds quite a few people and is relatively easy to prepare as well as being hearty and delicious. thanks for sharing!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Couldn’t agree more! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with others. I am so happy it’s a hit!

  2. Misty says:

    5 stars
    My kids favorite meal is breakfast. I am so excited to add this one to the list. Easy and can have ready before school. Looks delicious

  3. Kristi says:

    To be honest anything with “tatEr tot casserole” in the title brings some bad chIkdhood memeories of my moms recIpe. (Sorry mom) but the ingredients in this one caused me to give it a try and i was not dissApointed. It was a Perfect breakfast casserole!

  4. Stephanie says:

    5 stars
    I could eat this casserole all day. check that, i ate this casserole all day…i literally couldn’t stop it was so good!

  5. Jessica Burgess says:

    5 stars
    I ADORE TATER TOT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE! it’s so comforting and full of flavor!

  6. Kellie H. says:

    5 stars
    What a great breakfast for a crowd!

  7. Billy says:

    5 stars
    Love this super hearty breakfast casserole idea!

  8. Alli says:

    5 stars
    This looks absolutely amazing. My kids love this for breakfast, always ask for it! Thank you!

  9. Joy says:

    5 stars
    I made this for my hubby, since he loves tater tots & he was so pleased!! He loved it & has requested that I make it again. It was super easy to make & had lots of flavor!

  10. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    When I’m trying to feed a crowd of people this is the kind of recipe I gravitate to. It has all the things for breakfast in one dish. So much eaSier than individual items and everyone likes it.