Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole (Make Ahead)
A hearty breakfast casserole made with tater tots, eggs, cheese, and beef sausage.Easy to prepare ahead and bake when needed.Perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 large green bell pepper diced
- 1 lb beef sausage halal substitute
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fine salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
- 6 slices turkey bacon or turkey ham cooked and chopped, divided
- 2 cups shredded Colby-Cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese divided
- 6 eggs
- 1 ¼ cups milk of choice
- 1 package frozen tater tots or crispy crowns
- Optional: sour cream sliced green onions, hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook onion, bell pepper, and beef sausage until fully cooked.
- Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Stir in 4 slices of chopped turkey bacon, then transfer mixture to baking dish.
- Add 1 cup cheese and frozen tater tots; mix and spread evenly.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and milk until smooth. Season with remaining salt and pepper.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole.
- Top with remaining cheese and turkey bacon.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes until set and golden.
- Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for a crispy top.
- This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is ready when the center is firm and the top is golden brown.
Notes
- Assemble the night before and refrigerate
- Great for brunch gatherings
- Serve with fresh fruit or salad for balance