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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Tater Tot Breakfast casserole with eggs, bacon, sausage, and melted cheese
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A cozy Tater Tot Breakfast bake with sausage, eggs, bacon, cheese, and crisp potatoes for an easy morning meal.

Ingredients

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  • Cooking spray
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped, divided
  • 2 cups shredded Colby-Cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese, divided
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups milk of choice
  • 1 (28-ounce or two 16-ounce) package frozen tater tots or crispy crowns
  • Optional for serving: sour cream, sliced green onions, hot sauce, additional bacon

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Place a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Spray the pan, then add the onion, bell pepper, and sausage.
  3. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring now and then, until the sausage is fully browned and the vegetables are just tender.
  4. Add the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir until the seasoning is evenly mixed in.
  5. Fold in 4 slices of the chopped bacon, then spoon the sausage mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Add 1 cup cheese and the frozen tater tots or crispy crowns. Gently stir and spread the mixture into an even layer.
  7. In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the eggs with the milk until smooth. Stir in the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  8. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the ingredients in the baking dish.
  9. Scatter the remaining 1 cup cheese and the remaining 2 slices of chopped bacon over the top.
  10. Bake for 25-35 minutes, checking at 25 minutes, until the middle is set and the top is lightly browned.
  11. For extra crisp edges, broil on High for 1-2 minutes, watching closely so the top does not burn.
  12. Serve warm with sour cream, green onions, hot sauce, or extra bacon, if desired.

Notes

  • For an overnight version, prepare the casserole through the topping step. Cover and refrigerate it until morning.
  • When ready to bake, heat the oven to 400°F and bake for 25-35 minutes, until the center is set.
  • Frozen tater tots or crispy crowns can go straight into the dish without thawing.

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