Description
A comforting and savory breakfast casserole featuring crispy tater tots, breakfast sausage, bacon, fluffy eggs, and a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Perfect for make-ahead convenience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb / 450g breakfast sausage links, cooked and sliced
- 8 slices bacon, crisped and crumbled
- 32 oz / 900g frozen tater tots
- 10–12 large eggs
- 1.5 cups / 360ml milk
- 2 cups / 225g shredded cheddar + Monterey Jack cheese blend, divided
- ¼ cup / 25g green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook breakfast sausage links until browned. Drain fat, slice into ½-inch pieces.
- In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then crumble.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk until light and frothy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread frozen tater tots evenly on the bottom.
- Scatter cooked sausage and crumbled bacon over the tots. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese blend.
- Pour egg mixture over the layers, ensuring it seeps down. Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese.
- Cover dish tightly and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Uncover casserole and bake for 45-55 minutes, until golden brown and set.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes, then garnish with green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the casserole, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight. Bake fresh the next morning for the easiest holiday breakfast or weekend brunch!
- Crispy Tots: For extra crispy tater tots, you can lightly pre-bake them for 10-15 minutes before assembling the casserole, then allow them to cool slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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