Description
A cozy and indulgent breakfast casserole featuring crispy tater tots, creamy eggs, savory sausage, and melty cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cooking spray
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fine salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped, divided
- 2 cups shredded Colby-Cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese, divided
- 6 eggs
- 1 ¼ cups milk of choice (we used 2%)
- 1 (28-ounce or two 16-ounce) package frozen tater tots or crispy crowns
- Optional for serving: Sour cream, sliced green onions, hot sauce, additional bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and mist a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté for about 3 minutes.
- Add the ground sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir well.
- Stir in 4 slices of chopped bacon, transfer to the baking dish, and sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top.
- Add the package of frozen tater tots and toss gently to combine.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk, seasoning with remaining salt and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the casserole and top with remaining cheese and bacon.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes until set and golden, checking for doneness at 25 minutes.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving, garnished as desired.
Notes
Prepare the casserole the night before for easy baking in the morning. Customize with veggies or different cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg