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Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole

This Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole is your new go-to for a delicious and satisfying morning. It’s a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish that brings together pantry staples for an effortless breakfast experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper optional, for added color and flavor
  • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup for variety
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 cups frozen Tater Tots thawed slightly
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese blend
  • fresh chives optional topping
  • sour cream optional topping
  • hot sauce optional topping

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble the breakfast sausage. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. If using, add the chopped yellow onion and green bell pepper to the skillet during the last 5 minutes of sausage cooking, until softened. Drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
    1 pound bulk breakfast sausage, 1 cup chopped yellow onion, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth. This forms the creamy binder for your casserole.
    10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk
  4. Add the lightly beaten eggs to the soup mixture. Stir in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, whisking until everything is well combined.
    4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  5. Pour the creamy egg mixture over the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture in the skillet. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  6. Pour the sausage and egg mixture into your prepared 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  7. Arrange the thawed Tater Tots in a single layer over the sausage and egg mixture. Try to cover as much of the surface as possible for a wonderfully crispy top.
    3 cups frozen Tater Tots
  8. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the Tater Tots. This will melt into a delicious, gooey layer as it bakes.
    1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  9. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the Tater Tots are golden brown and crispy, and the casserole is heated through and bubbly.
  11. Once removed from the oven, let the Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the casserole to set up slightly.
  12. Serve warm, garnished with optional fresh chives, a dollop of sour cream, or a dash of your favorite hot sauce for an extra zing.
    fresh chives, sour cream, hot sauce

Notes

This casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for best results, or microwave for a quick reheat. It also freezes beautifully for up to 2-3 months.