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Crispy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Cheese

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A hearty and easy breakfast casserole featuring crispy tater tots, savory sausage, eggs, and melted cheese, perfect for busy mornings or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 32 oz frozen tater tots
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar and smoked gouda blend)
  • 1 cup milk (whole milk preferred, can substitute almond or oat milk)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon to drain excess grease.
  3. In the same skillet, add a touch of oil if needed and sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  4. Spread frozen tater tots evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes until they start to crisp but are not fully cooked.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
  6. Remove partially baked tater tots from oven. Layer cooked sausage evenly over tots, then add sautéed onion and garlic mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the sausage layer.
  7. Slowly pour the egg and milk mixture over the casserole, ensuring it settles between the layers.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese on top.
  9. Bake casserole for 25-30 minutes, or until eggs are set and cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Pre-baking the tater tots is essential to keep them crispy. Drain excess grease from sausage to avoid a greasy casserole. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking. The casserole can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning.

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