Sausage And Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

A slice of sausage and tater tot casserole garnished with fresh herbs on a plate.

Sausage And Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

This easy Sausage and Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole, with crispy tater tots, fluffy eggs, savory sausage, and delicious blend of cheeses, is the perfect way to start your day!

Course Breakfast, Breakfast/Brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast casserole, sausage tater tot casserole, tater tot casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 484kcal

Equipment

1 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

2 9.6 oz packages cooked sausage links, sliced sliced
1 medium red bell pepper deseeded and diced
1 medium green bell pepper deseeded and diced
1/2 sweet onion diced
3-5 cloves garlic minced
32 ounce frozen tater tots
10 large eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream whole milk also works
2 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack and cheddar cheese blend divided
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a deep 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onions start to become translucent.
Add the bell peppers and sauté everything for an additional 1-2 minutes, just until the bell peppers start to soften, then remove from the heat. Be careful not to overcook them because it'll continue to cook while baking.
Mix the sausage in with the sautéed veggies, reserving 1/4 cup for topping, if desired.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, the heavy cream, and all the seasonings.
Add the sausage and veggies mixture to the casserole dish and top with a little over half of the cheese blend.
Pour the egg mixture on top of the sausage mixture, and then sprinkle a little more shredded cheese on top.
Add the tater tots in a single layer on top (there's no need to thaw them first).
Add the remaining cheese and the reserved sausage and veggies over the top of the casserole.
Bake uncovered for 50–60 minutes. The cooking time may vary slightly. You'll know it's done when the tots are crispy, the eggs are set, and the center is cooked through.
Garnish with sliced green onions or chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe calls for precooked sausage links. If using raw sausage, make sure to cook it before adding it to the casserole dish.

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