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Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with Sausage

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A quick and comforting breakfast casserole featuring crispy tater tots, savory sausage, eggs, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for busy mornings or brunch gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 32 oz frozen tater tots
  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the oven rack in the middle position.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the ground sausage, breaking it up with a spatula, until cooked through and browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
  3. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the sausage. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until onions soften and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread the cooked sausage mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage layer.
  7. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
  8. Slowly pour the egg and milk mixture over the tater tots, allowing it to seep down to the sausage layer.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  10. Bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes until the eggs are set (a knife inserted comes out clean) and the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  11. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Do not thaw tater tots before baking to keep them crispy. Use room temperature eggs and milk for even cooking. Drain excess grease from sausage to avoid sogginess. Tent casserole with foil if tots brown too quickly. Let casserole rest before slicing for easier serving.

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Keywords: breakfast casserole, tater tots, sausage, cheesy breakfast, easy breakfast, brunch recipe, comfort food

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