This tater tot breakfast casserole is a favorite with sausage, cheese, eggs and crispy tots. This make ahead breakfast is easy to make and always earns rave reviews!
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
When feeding a hungry crowd, this tater tot breakfast casserole is one of my favorite make-ahead breakfast recipes similar to other favorites like my make-ahead breakfast casserole and egg and potato breakfast casserole.
This casserole is similar to easy tater tot casserole, but served for breakfast instead of dinner. It’s loaded with savory breakfast items like puffy tots, breakfast sausage, cheese, onions, bell peppers, and eggs!
Other favorite breakfast casseroles include sausage hashbrown breakfast casserole, breakfast enchiladas and breakfast casserole with biscuits!
Why This Recipe Works
- Customizable. It can be customized to suit your tastes by using different meat, cheese, vegetables and seasonings!
- Easy to make ahead. Just a bit of prep work there’s nothing to it and like my easy sausage crescent roll breakfast casserole, it can be assembled the day before.
Ingredient Notes
See the full printable recipe below.
- Breakfast sausage: I used ground pork sausage for this tater tot sausage breakfast casserole but turkey sausage, bacon or diced baked ham can be used.
- Eggs and milk: This makes your fluffy egg mixture in the casserole. I prefer whole milk for a rich taste.
- Tater tots: Found in the freezer section of your local grocery store. Do not thaw them first. If you can’t find any, feel free to replace them with cut up hash browns.
- Bell pepper: I use a combination of red and green bell pepper because I find using just red is a bit too sweet. Green adds a savory bite. Use whatever pepper combination you like.
- Cheddar cheese: I prefer sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated from a block but any cheese you have on hand will work!
How to Make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat. Break it down into crumbles as it cooks through.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease and in the meantime, cook onions and bell peppers in some butter until tender, and add the sausage back into the pan.
Transfer the meat mixture to a casserole dish and transfer it to the fridge to cool slightly. Whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together and pour that egg mixture over the sausage.
Sprinkle that with cheese and place an even layer of frozen tater tots on top. Bake for 40 minutes and allow it to stand and set for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- For a large brunch, I like to include a few extra traditional breakfast items like freshly made Belgian waffles, buttermilk pancakes, or even a honey lime fruit salad.
- If it’s a quick breakfast I’ll sprinkle some fresh chives or green onions and a bit of hot sauce and I’m good to go! Although, a basket of fresh homemade biscuits is a nice pairing.
Make Ahead, Storing and Freezing
- Make ahead: Assemble completely, and cover with foil. Place in the fridge and an hour before you’re ready to bake, take it out of the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature then bake as directed.
- Storing: Keep leftover tater tot breakfast casserole stored in an airtight container. It will keep fresh for up to 4 days, so it’s a great recipe to have for quick reheated meals throughout the week.
- Freezing: Cool completely and then either wrap it whole or slice it up first. Then you can transfer it to a freezer bag or airtight container and keep it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw whatever you’re going to use in the fridge overnight.
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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
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Ingredients
- ½ pound breakfast sausage
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 8 large eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 28 ounces frozen tater tots
For serving: Sliced green onions, Hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9×9-inch baking dish or cast iron skillet.
- Brown sausage. In a skillet, cook 1/2 pound sausage over medium heat until cooked through. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Saute veggies. Add 2 Tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup onion, and 1 cup bell peppers to the skillet. Cook 3 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the sausage.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish. Place in the refrigerator to cool slightly,
- In a large bowl, whisk 8 eggs, 1/3 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour over the sausage mixture.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and line the tater tots evenly over the top.
- Bake 40 minutes, or until the eggs have set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Meat: You could substitute sausage with ground turkey, Italian sausage, diced ham, or bacon.
- Vegetables: Feel free to add in any vegetables you’d like. Some of my favorites are mushrooms, spinach, chopped asparagus, or broccoli.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Breakfast, Christmas, Easter, Eggs, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Make Ahead, Nut-Free, Savory Breakfast
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
This would be the perfect Christmas morning recipe!
Absolutely! Always a favorite :)
Made this for dinner and it was SO good!! Easy and fun for mu kids too, they loved it!
Happy to hear everyone loved it! :)
Best weekend breakfast ever!! We love making this when we have guests or it is also great for brunch. So much flavor!
I’m so glad you love the recipe, Kristyn! Thanks for your comment and review :)
This was absolutely amazing! My family loved it!
So glad to hear it was a success :)