Description
Hearty “Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole” brings morning comfort with layers of savory sausage, golden potato bites, and melted cheese. Rich flavors combine in this simple yet satisfying breakfast dish that promises to kickstart your day with delicious warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 8 large eggs
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Potato:
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
Optional Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete surface coverage to prevent sticking.
- Transform sausage into crumbly, browned morsels by sautéing in a skillet over medium heat, incorporating diced onions for enhanced flavor profile. Eliminate excess oil through careful draining.
- Craft a silky egg foundation by whisking eggs with milk, infusing depth through garlic and onion powders, then seasoning with salt and pepper until thoroughly integrated.
- Create layered culinary architecture by distributing sausage across baking dish bottom, generously blanketing with shredded cheese, then gently cascading egg mixture to fill interstitial spaces.
- Strategically position frozen tater tots in uniform arrangement, creating a crispy geometric landscape atop the liquid egg base.
- Slide the assembled dish into a preheated 375°F oven, allowing approximately 35-40 minutes of transformative cooking until eggs solidify and potato nuggets achieve golden-brown elegance.
- Execute final flourish by sprinkling remaining cheese, returning to oven for brief 5-minute melting session to create irresistible molten cheese crown.
- Extract casserole, permitting brief cooling interval, then garnish with optional verdant herbs like green onions or parsley for visual and flavor enhancement before serving.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by choosing spicy or mild sausage to match your taste preferences.
- Swap frozen tater tots with diced hash browns for a different crispy texture and homemade feel.
- Prepare the casserole the night before by assembling all ingredients and refrigerating, then bake in the morning for a hassle-free breakfast.
- Make this dish vegetarian-friendly by replacing sausage with plant-based crumbles or diced mushrooms for protein and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg