tater tot breakfast casserole
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (about 450g) frozen tater tots
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (optional)
- Cooking spray for greasing
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Layer Tater Tots:
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Cook Sausage:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
- Layer Cheese and Sausage:
- Sprinkle the cooked and crumbled sausage over the tater tots.
- Mix the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses together, then sprinkle the cheese evenly over the sausage.
- Prepare Egg Mixture:
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add Vegetables:
- Stir in diced green bell pepper and onion into the egg mixture.
- Pour Over Layers:
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the tater tots, sausage, and cheese layers.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Garnish:
- If desired, sprinkle chopped fresh chives over the casserole during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy this hearty Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with your favorite hot sauce or salsa on the side.
Serving Tip:
- This casserole can be prepared the night before, covered, and refrigerated. Bake it in the morning for a quick and delicious breakfast.
Note: Customize the recipe by adding other ingredients like diced tomatoes, mushrooms, or cooked bacon to suit your taste.
