Gerald (my husband) was wanting something quick and easy for breakfast. Basically, something that was already prepared that he just could heat up in the mornings before work. So, I got to thinking about making him a breakfast casserole and that is where this recipe came from. “Sausage Egg Tater Tot Casserole”
What is in a breakfast casserole? (scroll down for the full printable recipe card)
- cooked breakfast sausage
- eggs
- milk
- tater tots
- shredded cheese
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
Can I add any meat to my breakfast casserole?
Yes, you do not have to choose breakfast sausage for this casserole. Any meat will work as long as it is fully cooked when added to the casserole. Here are a few examples of meats that can be added to this casserole:
- breakfast sausage
- ground beef
- cubed ham
- italian sausage
- sliced ham
- sliced turkey
- pepperonis
- ground turkey
- ground chicken
Can I add other ingredients to my breakfast casserole?
Yes, you can add any other spices or vegetables to this casserole, here are a few ideas:
- diced onion
- diced bell peppers
- mushrooms
- jalapeno peppers
- broccoli
- spinach
- olives
- red pepper flakes
- different cheeses
How do I make a sausage egg tater tot casserole? (scroll down for the full printable recipe card)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
- Place a medium size skillet over medium heat
- Add breakfast sausage to the skillet and cook until the sausage is fully cooked
- Take a 9×9 baking dish and spray with a non stick cooking spray
- Take a medium size bowl and add the eggs, milk, 1 cup shredded cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix well
- Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish
- Top the egg mixture with the tater tots
- Sprinkle the other cup of shredded cheese on top of the tater tots
- Bake for approximately 60 minutes.
How do I store leftover breakfast casserole?
Once the casserole is cooled place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerator for up to 3 days or place into the freezer for up to 3 months.
Yield: 4-6 servings
Sausage Egg Tater Tot Casserole
Easy and delicious!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked breakfast sausage
- 8 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 lb tater tots
- 2 cups of shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
- Place a medium size skillet over medium heat
- Add breakfast sausage to the skillet and cook until the sausage is fully cooked
- Take a 9x9 baking dish and spray with a non stick cooking spray
- Take a medium size bowl and add the eggs, milk, 1 cup shredded cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Mix well
- Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish
- Top the egg mixture with the tater tots
- Sprinkle the other cup of shredded cheese on top of the tater tots
- Bake for approximately 60 minutes.
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