Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

How to Make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

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   Step 1: Cook sausage and onion

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil, add the sausage and break it up with a spoon; cook until browned and mostly cooked through, 6–8 minutes. Add the chopped onion and cook another 2–3 minutes until softened; remove from heat and drain any excess fat if needed.

   For this step

   • 12 ozBreakfast sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
   • 1 smallYellow onion, finely chopped
   • 1 tbspVegetable oil (or neutral oil)
   
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   Step 2: Layer tots, sausage, and cheese

   Spread the frozen tater tots in an even layer in a lightly greased 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish. Scatter the cooked sausage and onion mixture over the tots, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly on top.

   For this step

   • 20 ozFrozen tater tots
   • 2 cupsShredded sharp cheddar cheese
   
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   Step 3: Make and pour custard

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and slightly frothy. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered tots, sausage, and cheese, pressing gently so the custard settles into gaps.

   For this step

   • 8 largeLarge eggs
   • 1 cupWhole milk
   • 1 tspGarlic powder
   • 1 tspKosher salt
   • 1/2 tspFreshly ground black pepper
   
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   Step 4: Bake and rest

   Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the custard is set in the center and the tater tots are golden and crisp at the edges. Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving; this helps it set and makes it easier to serve.
   

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil, add the sausage and break it up with a spoon; cook until browned and mostly cooked through, 6–8 minutes. Add the chopped onion and cook another 2–3 minutes until softened; remove from heat and drain any excess fat if needed.
2. Spread the frozen tater tots in an even layer in a lightly greased 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish. Scatter the cooked sausage and onion mixture over the tots, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly on top.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and slightly frothy. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered tots, sausage, and cheese, pressing gently so the custard settles into gaps.
4. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the custard is set in the center and the tater tots are golden and crisp at the edges. Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving; this helps it set and makes it easier to serve.