This tater tot breakfast casserole is an easy one-dish family meal. Frozen tater tots, breakfast sausage, bacon, eggs, and cheese are layered to make a savory casserole that is both kid and adult-approved! You'll love how easy it is to put together, plus it's a great make-ahead dish.
Try a sweet side to compliment the savory flavors, my cinnamon rolls, apple banana bread, or blueberry muffin bread!
In this easy tater tot breakfast casserole, you'll find all of your favorite breakfast staples mixed in savory, delectable layers! Tater tots are topped with bacon, breakfast sausage, eggs, and cheddar cheese to make a hearty casserole that no one can resist.
With just 5 minutes of prep time, this recipe is quick and easy to whip up on busy mornings or when entertaining guests during the holidays! It is also great for meal prepping because the leftovers reheat beautifully.
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🥘 Ingredients
If you're like me and love making breakfast, you likely have most of these ingredients already! If not, a quick trip to the grocery store may be needed.
- Bacon - 4 thick-cut bacon strips.
- Breakfast Sausage - 1 pound of breakfast sausage. You could use hot sausage if you like things spicy!
- Frozen Tater Tots - 1 ½ pounds frozen tater tots (you will need between 16-24 ounces).
- Eggs - 12 large eggs (at room temperature).
- Milk - ½ cup milk (at room temperature).
- Chives - 1 tablespoon of freeze-dried chives (or fresh).
- Salt & Pepper - ½ teaspoon of each, salt & pepper (to taste).
- Onion Powder - ½ teaspoon of onion powder.
- Cheddar Cheese - 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Freshly shredded cheese will melt best!
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
With a prep time of only 5 minutes, this casserole is beginner-friendly! Take out a skillet, measuring cups, a 9X13 baking pan (or a 2.5-quart casserole dish), and a small mixing bowl to begin.
This tater tot casserole yields around 10 servings. There is plenty to share with a hungry crowd or meal prep for a few days!
- Prep. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your 9x13 pan or 2.5-quart casserole dish.
- Cook bacon. In a large frying pan, cook the 4 pieces of bacon over medium-high heat until browned and crisp. Set aside and drain on paper towels until cooled slightly, then chop into small pieces while the sausage cooks.
- Cook sausage. Drain the excess grease from your skillet and add the 1 pound of pork sausage. Cook until browned, crumbling as it cooks, and then set aside.
- Assemble the first layer. While the sausage cooks, spread an even layer of 1 ½ pounds of frozen tater tots in your prepared baking dish.
- Add ingredients. Beat the 12 large eggs, ½ cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of chives, and seasoning together. Add the cooled sausage, about half of the chopped bacon, and half of the shredded cheese, then stir to combine.
- Bake. Pour egg mixture over tater tots and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and add the remaining shredded cheese and chopped bacon. Continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the eggs are fully set in the center of your casserole.
- Cool and serve. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Sausage Selection: Feel free to use pork breakfast sausage for this recipe. Ground pork sausage from your local grocery store or butcher and various types of Jimmy Dean brand sausage (Hot, Mild, Country Mild, Regular, Maple), including their patties or links, are all suitable. If using patties or links, cook them per the package instructions, then chop them into small pieces for the casserole.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: For optimal cooking, use room-temperature ingredients. This ensures that your casserole cooks quickly and evenly. Begin by setting out your ingredients to warm slightly as you prepare the dish's other components.
- Quickly Warming Eggs: To quickly bring refrigerated eggs to room temperature, place them in a bowl of warm (tepid, not hot) water for about 5 minutes. This little trick can speed up the process and help your casserole bake more evenly.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days.
This casserole can also be frozen for up to 2 months. I recommend wrapping individual leftover slices in plastic wrap, then placing them into a freezer-safe container.
Reheating
To reheat preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place your leftovers in an oven-safe dish. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through. You can also microwave individual pieces in 30-second increments until heated through to your liking.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
When I make savory and hearty breakfast casseroles, I like to serve them with a side that is light and on the sweeter side to balance the meal. Either a fresh fruit salad or some strawberry yogurt muffins, apple oatmeal muffins, or banana blueberry muffins would pair wonderfully!
Yes! If you are not a morning person or plan on making this dish on a busy holiday morning, you can definitely prepare it ahead of time. Portion everything out separately until you are ready to cook. Don't assemble to casserole until you are preheating your oven or the tater tots could get soggy from absorbing moisture.
Absolutely! If you feel like you won't be able to finish leftovers within 4-5 days and you aren't feeding a large crowd, you can freeze it for up to 2 months! Wrap individual slices with plastic wrap and place them into an airtight container in the freezer. Thaw your leftovers in the fridge overnight before reheating.
😋 More Tasty Breakfast Casseroles
- Sausage Egg & Cheese Casserole - This delicious casserole is perfect for meal prepping or making for holiday brunches!
- Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole - Savory sausage, hash browns, cheese, and eggs are mixed together to make this fabulous dish!
- Hashbrown Sausage Bacon Egg Casserole - This cheesy breakfast recipe is wonderful for serving a large crowd on Christmas morning!
- Panettone Cherry French Toast Casserole - Sweet and delicious panettone bread is topped with cherry pie filling, chocolate chips, and oatmeal streusel!
- Apple Pie French Toast Casserole - This recipe combines apple pie and french toast for a perfectly sweet breakfast dish!
- Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding - If you make cinnamon rolls and have leftovers, try my tasty cinnamon roll bread pudding!
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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bacon (thick cut bacon strips)
- 1 lbs breakfast sausage
- 1 ½ lbs frozen tater tots (you will need between 16-24 ounces)
- 12 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ½ cup milk (at room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried chives (or fresh)
- ½ tsp each, salt & pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your 9x13 pan or 2.5-quart casserole dish.
- In a large frying pan cook the bacon over medium-high heat until browned and crisp. Set aside and drain on paper towels until cooled slightly, then chop into small pieces while the sausage cooks.
- Drain the excess grease from your skillet and add the pork sausage. Cook until browned, crumbling as it cooks, and then set aside.
- While the sausage cooks, spread an even layer of frozen tater tots in your prepared baking dish.
- Beat the eggs, milk, chives, and seasoning together. Add the cooled sausage, about half of the chopped bacon, and half of the shredded cheese then stir to combine.
- Pour egg mixture over tater tots and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes then remove from the oven and add the remaining shredded cheese and chopped bacon. Continue cooking an additional 10-15 minutes until the eggs are fully set in the center of your casserole.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use any pork breakfast sausage. The ground pork sausage that is available in your local grocery store or butcher will work, as will Jimmy Dean brand sausage in chubs (Hot, Mild, Country Mild, Regular, Maple) as well as their patties or links. Cook patties or links as directed on the package, then chop them into small pieces for the casserole.
- Using room temperature ingredients helps your casserole to cook quickly and evenly. Set out your ingredients when starting and allow them to warm slightly as your follow the directions.
- You can warm refrigerated eggs quickly by placing them in a bowl of warm water (tepid, not hot) for 5 minutes.
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