Loaded Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

This tater tot breakfast casserole is a perfect addition to your menu for breakfast, but it works for dinner or even lunch. It can be made as a special holiday meal or even served at brunch to your friends and family.

The combination of both sausage and bacon adds tons of protein, and the tater tots are just what you need for a little extra texture. Season and make this ahead of time, or even prepare to freeze and serve at a later date. Everyone will love the combination of potatoes, bacon, sausage, cheese, and eggs. It’s the perfect way to start your day.

If you like these flavors but want something a bit more portable, you may also like this recipe for breakfast burritos. Another option, of course, is this vegetable bacon frittata. Such an easy make-ahead meal to start your day.

What Do I Serve with Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole?

This recipe is a meal all by itself, but if you want to add something on the side, then feel free to do so. Toasted bread is nice, but I recommend serving it with some nice fresh fruit. Homemade yogurt adds some lightness and balance and works well alongside this for a brunch meal.

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Ingredients

10 oz bacon (300 g)
1 yellow onion
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
5 green onions
2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ pound breakfast sausage links
1 pound tater tots (500 g)
6 large eggs
1 ½ cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Handy Kitchen Tools

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How to Make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Prepare the vegetables and chop the bacon and sausage so you are ready to assemble the casserole. Then, preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C and prepare a casserole dish with some butter or non-stick spray so the casserole won't stick.

In a skillet, you will cook the chopped bacon for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat until it is mostly cooked and the fat has been rendered.

Then, add in the diced onion, and continue cooking, stirring it regularly, for another 3 to 4 minutes until the onions have turned translucent.

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Remove the bacon and onions from the skillet and pour them into a large mixing bowl along with the chopped bell peppers and scallions. Stir in 2 cups of the shredded cheese, save the rest for later, and add in the chopped sausages.

In the prepared baking dish, divide ½ of this mixture and spread it over the bottom.

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Then top it with a layer of tater tots.

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Now, add the second half of the meat and vegetable mixture and spread evenly over the tater tots.

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In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until nicely combined and frothy.

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Pour the eggs over the tater tots and vegetables in the casserole dish.

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Place on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the eggs are set.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with the remaining ½ cup of cheese and pop back in to cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until melted and beginning to brown.

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Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing to serve. Top with additional cheese, salsa, or fresh cilantro when serving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Meats Can I Add to Breakfast Casserole?

I am using bacon and sausage in my breakfast casserole, but there is no need to limit yourself to that. You can add just bacon, just sausage or add in more of your favorite breakfast meats.

Other options include using ham, Canadian bacon, seasoned ground turkey or beef, leftover steak, or even shredded chicken. Use what you have on hand and it will be delicious.

What Types of Sausage Can I Use In This Breakfast Bake?

I am using a chicken sausage, but a traditional breakfast sausage link or crumble works great. You can use any sausage you want, and as mentioned above, any meat you prefer.

A traditional breakfast sausage link works great. This shows a simple chicken sausage, but you can use what you prefer, including chorizo or turkey sausage. I have even made this with Italian sausage, hot spicy sausage, kielbasa, and Polish sausage in the past.

Andouille sausage would also be delicious in this recipe. If you want to change it up, then feel free to use any type of sausage that you like.

What Vegetables Can I Add to This Bake?

When I make this breakfast bake, I like to use bell peppers and onions. There are so many possibilities of what veggies you can add to the loaded tater tot breakfast casserole.

Some of my favorites to add in are diced tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, squash, and kale. You can really use any type of vegetable that you like, but these are the most common. Just try to keep the ratio the same with about 2 cups total of vegetables.

Can You Make Tater Tot Casserole Ahead of Time?

This breakfast dish is perfect for meal prep. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to four days. Just reheat it when you are ready to eat and enjoy.

If you want a casserole to taste fresh-baked when you make it ahead, prep everything but do not assemble or bake it until you are ready to serve it. That will give you that fresh-baked taste for the first meal.

Can I Freeze This Breakfast Bake?

Yes, you can freeze this tater tot casserole. Just wrap it tightly with foil or plastic wrap and store it in the freezer for up to three months. When you are ready to eat it, thaw it in the fridge overnight and then bake it according to the recipe instructions.

You can also freeze your leftovers. This is great if you want to be able to have a grab and heat breakfast.

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More Easy Breakfast Recipes

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and below are a few more family favorite ideas to add to the menu. Use these to create a meal plan everyone will enjoy. Make sure to bookmark the recipes, print out the recipes, or pin them to a breakfast board on Pinterest.

📖 Recipe

Yield: 8

Loaded Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

This delicious loaded tater tot breakfast casserole is filled with sausage, bacon, eggs, cheese, and vegetables in every bite!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

10 oz bacon (300 g), chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
5 green onions, diced
2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ pound breakfast sausage links, cut into ½" pieces
1 pound tater tots (500 g)
6 large eggs
1 ½ cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C and grease a casserole dish with butter or spray with non-stick spray and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring regularly, until the bacon is mostly cooked.
Add in the diced onion and cook another 3 to 4 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked bacon and onions.
Add in the chopped bell peppers, scallions, 2 cups cheese, and chopped pre-cooked sausage. Stir this together well.
In the prepared casserole dish, spread half of the vegetable cheese and meat mixture.
Top this with a layer of tater tots.
Then add the rest of the vegetable cheese and meat mixture over the tater tots.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until combined.
Pour the eggs over the tater tot mixture making sure to cover all of the dishes well.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the eggs are set.
Add the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese over the top of the casserole and continue baking for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese has melted and is beginning to brown.