Sunday, January 27, 2019

Easy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Our Easy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole takes minutes to assemble and the result is a dish that’s perfect for family breakfast, fancy brunch, or a church potluck! A cheesy, comfort food casserole loved by kids and adults! This tater tot breakfast casserole is truly the perfect one-dish meal.

Warm and cheesy, this breakfast tater tot casserole is like a hug. It is a perfect compliment to any table. Bacon, potatoes, sausage, eggs (and did I mention cheese?) combine to make a meal that encompasses all of your favorite breakfast foods, in one. Perfect with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or a tall glass of orange juice. Kid-friendly, parent approved, this is one you won’t want to skip!


You’ll Need:


  • 2 (9 Ounce) Packages Breakfast Sausage Links
  • 1 Pound Bacon
  • 1/2 Cup Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Green Onions Thinly Sliced
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Cup Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded
  • 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded~Divided
  • 1 (32 Ounce) Package Tater Tots
  • 12 Large Eggs
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Green Onions, Thinly Sliced


Instructions:


  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Cook the sausage in a skillet until cooked through. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and drain skillet of all fat. Slice into 1/2 inch pieces.
  3. Cook bacon in the same, defatted skillet until brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble.
  4. Arrange Tater Tots in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Whisk together eggs, milk, 1/4 cup green onions, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooked sausage and half the cooked bacon.
  6. Fold in 1 cup Monterey jack cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese into egg mixture and pour egg mixture over tater tots
  7. Bake in preheated oven until egg mixture is set and, 40-45 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle top evenly with remaining 1 cheddar cup cheese, pop back in the oven, about 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  9. Allow to stand 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with remaining half crumbled bacon and green onions and serve.


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