Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole
A comforting and delightful breakfast casserole featuring hearty sausage, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots, perfect for feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package (32 oz) tater tots
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until it’s browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat if needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Incorporate the minced garlic, chopped onion, and a sprinkle of black pepper.
- Grease a casserole dish, then layer the tater tots evenly. Follow with the cooked sausage and top with a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients in the casserole dish, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is a beautiful golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving, then dig in!
Notes
For a crispier top, broil the casserole in the last few minutes of baking. This casserole freezes well before baking; thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg