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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

You will love waking up to this tater tot breakfast casserole. It is simple to make, but so comforting and filling.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 403kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces breakfast sausage
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup half and half or milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese finely shredded, divided
  • 32 ounces frozen tater tots unthawed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Cook the breakfast sausage in a large hot skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, remove from the heat, and drain any excess grease.
    16 ounces breakfast sausage
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, half and half (or milk), salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
    8 large eggs, 1 cup half and half, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • In the baking dish, combine the cooked sausage and the tater tots. Pour the egg mixture over the top and stir to combine. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
    32 ounces frozen tater tots, 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until the casserole starts to pull away from the edges of the pan. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 953mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 1mg