Description
A hearty breakfast casserole with crispy tater tots, savory sausage, gooey cheese, and a fluffy egg custard that’s easy to prep and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
2 lb hot breakfast sausage
1 (30–32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese
8 eggs
2 cups milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, then drain any excess fat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sausage, frozen tater tots, cheddar, and mozzarella. Transfer the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well blended.
- Pour the egg mixture over the tater tot and sausage layer.
- If not baking immediately, cover the pan and refrigerate until needed.
- Bake uncovered for 60–70 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is lightly golden.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, swap hot sausage for mild breakfast sausage.
- For added veggies, stir in diced bell pepper, onions, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Try different cheeses, like pepper jack for spice or Swiss for a nuttier flavor.
- Swap tater tots for frozen hash browns for a different texture.
- For extra protein, add cooked plant-based sausage or tofu crumbles.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
