Welcome to our mouthwatering recipe for Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole! If you’re on the hunt for a delicious and satisfying breakfast option, you’ve come to the right place. This delectable casserole features golden and crispy Tater Tots®, loaded with savory ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine layers of flavorful sausage, scrambled eggs, melty cheese, and a medley of vibrant vegetables, all baked to perfection. Whether you’re planning a family brunch or looking to impress your guests, this Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to indulge in a hearty and irresistible morning delight that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- ½ pound breakfast sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- ½ cup milk
- 5 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (12 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and onion in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Meanwhile, whisk milk, eggs, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Spread sausage mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour egg mixture over the top. Layer with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and all of the potato nuggets. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake until melted, about 20 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
