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Easy Make-Ahead Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

A close-up, golden-brown slice of tater tot breakfast casserole showing layers of egg, sausage, and crispy tater tots.
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Assemble this hearty, cheesy tater tot breakfast casserole the night before for a simple, crowd-pleasing meal you can bake in the morning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage or bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange half of the frozen tater tots in a single layer on the bottom of the prepared dish.
  3. Sprinkle the cooked sausage or bacon and chopped onion evenly over the tater tots.
  4. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the meat and onions.
  5. Top with the remaining tater tots, arranging them in a single layer if possible.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
  7. Pour the egg mixture slowly and evenly over the tater tots in the baking dish. Gently press down on the tots to help them absorb the liquid.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. When ready to bake, remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  10. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the tater tots on top are golden brown and crispy.
  11. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a make ahead breakfast casserole, assemble everything except the top layer of cheese the night before. Cover and refrigerate. Add the cheese before baking.
  • If you want crispier tots on the bottom, you can lightly pre-bake the bottom layer of tots for 10 minutes before adding the other ingredients.
  • This recipe freezes well. Cool completely, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.

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