Description
Hearty Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole brings together savory sausage, crispy potatoes, and melted cheese in one comforting dish. Layers of flavor will satisfy you when seeking a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (32 oz / 907 g) frozen tater tots
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete surface coverage to prevent adhesion.
- Meat Transformation: Sauté sausage with onions over medium heat, breaking into crumbly pieces until golden brown. Meticulously drain excess fat to maintain optimal texture.
- Egg Amalgamation: Whisk eggs and milk together, incorporating garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smoothly integrated, creating a rich, seasoned liquid base.
- Layering Technique: Distribute browned sausage across dish bottom, liberally cover with shredded cheese, then gently pour egg mixture, allowing it to permeate through ingredient layers.
- Potato Arrangement: Methodically position frozen tater tots in precise, uniform pattern across the egg foundation, ensuring complete surface coverage for maximum crispiness.
- Thermal Transformation: Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until eggs set completely and tater tots achieve a burnished, golden-brown exterior.
- Cheese Finalization: Sprinkle remaining cheese over casserole, return to oven for 5 additional minutes to create a molten, bubbling cheese topping.
- Presentation: Allow casserole to cool briefly, then garnish with finely chopped green onions or parsley for a fresh, vibrant finish before serving.
Notes
- Manage Moisture Control: Drain sausage thoroughly to prevent soggy casserole base and ensure crispy tater tot texture.
- Optimize Egg Mixture Consistency: Whisk eggs and milk carefully to create smooth, well-blended custard that prevents lumpy or uneven cooking.
- Customize Cheese Selection: Experiment with sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or mixed cheese blends to elevate flavor complexity and personal preference.
- Boost Dietary Adaptability: Substitute pork sausage with turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives for lower-fat or vegetarian versions, maintaining core recipe structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 979 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg