Description
A hearty breakfast casserole made with crispy tater tots, meats, cheese, and eggs, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 32 ounces Frozen Tater Tots (Extra crispy varieties recommended)
- 1 pound Breakfast Sausage (Can substitute with Italian sausage)
- 1 cup Diced Ham (Any cooked ham will work)
- 1 cup Crumbled Bacon (Turkey bacon is a lighter option)
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Other cheese varieties can be used)
- 6 large Eggs (Fresh eggs recommended)
- 1 cup Milk (Almond or oat milk can substitute)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 cup Diced Green Onions (Can be replaced with chives or parsley)
- 1 cup Additional Shredded Cheese (Any cheese blend can be used)
- Optional Toppings (Serve with extra green onions, sour cream, or hot sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until brown and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
- In the same skillet, add diced ham and crumbled bacon. Cook until the bacon becomes crisp and golden.
- In a large baking dish, spread the frozen tater tots evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage, ham, and bacon mixture over the tater tots and mix gently.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and mix with milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until well-combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the tater tot mixture in the baking dish, pressing down lightly.
- Sprinkle two cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and everything is set.
- Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, garnished with diced green onions or any other choice of toppings.
Notes
Make the casserole a night before to save time in the morning. Feel free to customize with different meats or cheeses.