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Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole with Breakfast Sausage

Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole with Breakfast Sausage

A comforting breakfast casserole layered with browned breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, seasoned eggs, and crisp frozen tater tots. It serves 8 to 10 people and bakes in one 9-by-13-inch dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Bulk breakfast sausage, pork or turkey
  • 6 Large eggs
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 package, about 32 ounces Frozen tater tots
For the Dish
  • As needed Cooking spray or butter

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a little butter.
  2. Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease thoroughly.
  3. Spread the cooked sausage evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the sausage.
  4. Whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Pour the mixture evenly over the sausage and cheese.
  5. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top, placing them in neat rows when possible for even browning.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes, until the eggs are set in the center, the casserole is hot, and the tater tots are crisp and golden.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Do not thaw the tater tots before baking. Drain the sausage well, especially if it is highly seasoned, and check the center for doneness rather than relying only on the color of the tots. For an overnight version, cover the assembled casserole and refrigerate it, then add about 10 to 15 minutes to the baking time and check that the center reaches at least 160°F.