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Tater Breakfast Casserole

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Delicious Tater Breakfast Casserole for a hearty morning feast that combines spicy sausage, creamy eggs, and cheesy goodness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Overnight Chilling 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 16 ounces frozen Tater Tots such as Tater Tots®
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound spicy bulk breakfast sausage
  • 1 medium onion very finely diced
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 red bell pepper very finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper very finely diced
  • 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • butter for the baking dish for greasing

Equipment

  • 9-by-13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • large bowl

Method
 

Casserole Assembly
  1. Line up the tater tots in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  2. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and onion and cook, breaking the sausage up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, then sprinkle it over the tater tots.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the milk, half-and-half, seasoned salt, cayenne, eggs, bell peppers, half of both cheeses, and some salt and pepper. Pour over the tots and sausage mixture, then top with the rest of the cheese. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  5. Bake, covered, for about 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the cheese is brown and bubbly and the casserole is cooked through, another 20 to 35 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Let the casserole rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving for better texture and flavor.

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