Description
This hearty and flavorful Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a perfect make-ahead meal for busy mornings or weekend brunches. Combining savory ground breakfast sausage, colorful bell peppers, crispy tater tots, and a rich blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, all baked together with a silky egg custard, it offers a satisfying and comforting start to your day.
Ingredients
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Sausage and Vegetables
- 1 lb. bulk ground breakfast sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
Casserole Base
- 2 lbs. frozen tater tots
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Sausage Mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground breakfast sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. When the sausage is about halfway cooked, add the diced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Continue cooking until the sausage is fully browned and the vegetables have softened. Drain off any excess grease and set the skillet aside.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread a single layer of frozen tater tots evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the sharp cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese over the tater tots. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, kosher salt, and black pepper until combined. Pour this egg mixture evenly over the cheese layer. Spoon the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture evenly over the eggs. Top with the remaining tater tots and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheeses.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is fully set and cooked through.
- Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This resting time helps the casserole set and makes it easier to serve. Enjoy your delicious breakfast casserole warm!
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Add chopped mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables.
- Use a mix of cheeses or your favorite types for different flavors.
- Make the casserole the night before and refrigerate; bake it fresh in the morning.
- Ensure the tater tots are evenly distributed for consistent crispiness on top.
