Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Being a new father, it’s important to have winning breakfast meal prep options. This recipe right here is the absolute star of the show in that category in my household. It reheated really well and it’s super filling. Start your day with a comforting and satisfying breakfast casserole packed with flavors and textures. Perfect for family breakfasts or brunches!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 16 oz 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 bag about 20 oz tater tots, frozen
- 6 slices bacon I like to dice and use for garnish
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon AP Seasoning All-Purpose Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 4-5 large eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk or half and half
- Diced chives for garnish
Instructions
- Once you have your ingredients lined up, it’s time to start prep.
- Simply breakout a sharp knife and dice your peppers and onions.
- Next, brown your sausage in the skillet of your choice. Add a tablespoon of oil to help get a good crust.
- Once the sausage is browned nicely, add the peppers and onions.
- If there is excess pork fat in the skillet, you can strain it, but most should be absorbed by the veggies. Begin to season to taste.
- I like a little smokey flavor from the paprika, a touch of heat from my Hot AP (you can use cayenne or red pepper flakes) and then I cover the flavor bases with my original AP (you can use salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder). I also add a touch of chicken bouillon powder as a flavor enhancer.
- Once the peppers, onions, and sausage are fully cooked and seasoned - add to a mixing bowl.
- Next, add in the frozen tater tots and shredded cheese.
- Mix to combine.
- Next, whisk your eggs and cream or milk together.
- Pour in your tots, sausage, veggies, and cheese into the casserole dish.
- Next, pour in the eggs and cream.
- Finally, top evenly with additional tater tots.
- Cover and place in the 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the cover/foil and place back into the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tots are crispy and eggs are fully cooked.
- Garnish with crumbled bacon and chives and enjoy!
Notes
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Nutrition
Calories: 777kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 261mg | Sodium: 1364mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1838IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 659mg | Iron: 2mg
