Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Veggies Recipe
A hearty and delicious Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole featuring savory sausage, sautéed onions and bell peppers, creamy eggs, and melted Colby jack cheese, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings, this casserole combines crispy tater tots with a rich, flavorful egg and sausage mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Egg Mixture
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Cheese and Tater Tots
- 1½ cups Colby jack cheese, divided
- 28 oz frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch casserole pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Cook Sausage and Vegetables: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground breakfast sausage along with diced onions and red bell pepper until the sausage is browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease from the mixture to keep the casserole from being greasy, then evenly spread it in the prepared casserole pan.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the 8 eggs, 2 cups of milk, garlic powder, and pepper until fully combined and smooth. Pour this egg mixture evenly over the sausage and vegetable layer in the casserole pan.
- Add Cheese and Tater Tots: Sprinkle half of the 1½ cups of Colby jack cheese evenly over the egg and sausage mixture, then distribute all of the frozen tater tots over the top to form an even layer.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, allowing the eggs to set and the tater tots to cook through and begin to crisp.
- Add Remaining Cheese and Finish Baking: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner version.
- For extra flavor, add chopped green chiles or herbs like parsley or chives to the egg mixture.
- Make sure to drain grease from the cooked sausage to avoid a greasy casserole.
- To make ahead, assemble the casserole the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake in the morning adding about 10 more minutes to the baking time.
- Customize cheese options using cheddar or pepper jack for varied flavor.
