Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe is so quick and easy, perfect for those busy mornings or when you are hosting company. It’s loaded with cheese, eggs, sausage, onions, bacon and of course, Tater Tots! Grab this easy breakfast casserole recipe and treat your family and friends!

We love breakfast casseroles for both breakfast and dinner! It’s a great way to mix up your dinner menu, especially with ground beef and potato casserole — but who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner, right? This tater tot breakfast casserole is loaded with ground sausage, bacon, eggs, cheese and of course tater tots. The crispy texture of the tots makes for the most delicious combo.

It’s easy to make, and even has a great make ahead option that is freezer friendly. So double the recipe and freeze one for later! That’s the best hack ever for busy nights or mornings when you don’t have the energy to make breakfast. Serve a heaping portion with a creamy caramel latte for the perfect breakfast ever!

What I Love About this Breakfast Casserole!

• This tater tot breakfast casserole recipe is quick and easy to make! You’re going to love it.
• The combo of tater tots, meat, eggs and cheese is so delicious. It’s great for all of your breakfast and brunch parties.
• Easily make this ahead of time — plus it’s freezer friendly! A perfect recipe to prep for parties and gatherings.

Ingredients for Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole!

• Tater tots – You could also use shredded hash browns, but the tots make this breakfast casserole just perfect in my opinion.
• Bacon – Try making bacon in the oven if you you prefer that method. It’s super easy and cooks a lot of bacon at once.
• Breakfast sausage – You could also use diced ham in place of sausage! Turkey sausage and chicken sausage are a good replacement for pork.
• Yellow onion – Dice this finely and I bet the kids won’t even notice it’s in there but adds so much flavor.
• Cheddar cheese – Grab a block of cheese and shred it yourself for the best melty cheese results.
• Whole milk – Skim or 2% milk will work in a pinch.
• Eggs – The “glue” that holds it all together! I like to use large eggs in this recipe.
• Salt, pepper & garlic powder – These three simple seasonings give your tater tot breakfast casserole the perfect flavor.

How to Make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray and set it aside.

Cook the bacon until crispy and drain it well. Drain the bacon grease from the pan. Add sausage and onions and sauté, once browned drain the grease from sausage.

Next add the sausage and onions to the baking dish, then crumble the bacon and put on top of sausage. 

Cover with 2 cups of shredded cheese.

Whisk the milk, eggs, pepper, salt and garlic powder until combined. Pour over the mixture that is in the baking dish and top with tater tots!

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the casserole is set.

Remove from the oven and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Chop remaining bacon and sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Place in oven an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Recipe Variations

You can make variations on this tater tot casserole! Here’s a few yummy ideas to experiment with:

• Use egg whites instead of whole eggs.
• Switch up the cheeses! Use a Montery jack, Colby jack, or even Pepper jack for some kick.
• Add some diced bell peppers to the skillet with the onions.
• Spinach would be tasty in this yummy breakfast casserole too.

How to Store Leftovers

FRIDGE: Store any leftover breakfast casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Make sure it’s cool before you cover the container.

FREEZER: You can also store leftovers in a freezer safe storage container in the freezer for up to three months.

Make Ahead Tips

This simple overnight method is a great option for this easy breakfast casserole. You can prep it up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator. When you are ready to make the casserole, bake according to directions. It may take an extra 10-15 minutes of bake time because it’s cold when you bake it.

This tater tot breakfast casserole is also freezer friendly. I like to double it and freeze one of the casseroles for an easy breakfast, and it’s perfect for a breakfast for dinner option. Use a layer of saran wrap over the casserole and then aluminum foil to help prevent freezer burn.

When you are ready to bake the frozen breakfast casserole thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then bake according to directions. Once again it will take 10-15 minutes longer because the casserole is cold when you bake it.

Serving Suggestions

There are so many yummy options to serve with easy tater tot breakfast casserole. A berry yogurt breakfast parfait and mini caramel rolls pair wonderfully with this casserole.

You could also make some whole grain strawberry breakfast bars and breakfast crescent rolls. For a little something sweet, serve this tater tot casserole with a cream cheese danish or air fryer cinnamon roll bites.

Don’t forget toppings or garnishes for you casserole too! Salsa, sliced avocado, sour cream and green onions are super yummy additions.

If you’re hosting a crowd soon, maybe breakfast with your best gal-pals or the family over the holidays plan ahead and you’ll be set! No stress, delicious and easy!

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