Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole
A hearty and comforting breakfast dish featuring layers of crispy tater tots, savory sausage, and melty cheese baked in a seasoned egg mixture. Perfect for make-ahead meals, holiday mornings, or feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 2 lb hot breakfast sausage
- 1 (30–32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage until no longer pink. Drain the fat.
- In a large bowl, combine frozen tater tots, cooked sausage, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and tater tot mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 70 minutes or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown.
Notes
- You can assemble the casserole in advance and refrigerate or freeze it before baking.
- If baking after refrigeration, you may need to add extra minutes to the cooking time.
- To freeze: thaw completely in the refrigerator before baking as directed.
- For reheating, cover with foil and bake at 350ºF for 30–40 minutes until heated through.