Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

By Isabella QuinnAug 12, 2026

Prep

25 min

Cook

30 min

Total

50 min

Servings

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This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole recipe combines ingredients and cooking methods from classic Tater Tot Casserole and other recipes that can be prepared ahead of time. Ingredients for the dish include frozen tater tots, breakfast sausage, bacon, eggs, and cheese. The dish is hearty and nourishing enough for main-course use. Consider the dish for serving at parties or holiday meals and other events. This dish offers varied textures and flavors appealing for breakfast.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Mist a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, mist the surface with cooking spray and add the onion, bell pepper, and sausage.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the sausage is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Season the mixture with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; stir until well mixed.

Stir 4 slices of the chopped bacon into the mixture, then transfer it to the prepared baking dish.

Add 1 cup of cheese and the full package(s) of frozen tater tots to the mixture in the baking dish.

Toss until the ingredients are well incorporated and spread evenly.

In a medium bowl or large glass measuring cup, combine the eggs and milk; whisk until the eggs are smooth.

Season the liquid with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.

Pour the egg mixture over and all around the ingredients in the baking dish.

Top with the remaining 1 cup cheese and the remaining 2 slices of cooked chopped bacon.

Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.

For a crispy topping, turn on the oven broiler to High and broil the top of the casserole for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.

Garnish servings with a dollop of sour cream, sliced green onions, hot sauce, or additional chopped cooked bacon, if desired.

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Breakfast Dinner Casseroles

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Name: Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 large green bell pepper, diced; 1 lb ground breakfast sausage; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon fine salt (divided); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (divided); 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped (divided); 2 cups shredded cheese (Colby-Cheddar or Colby-Jack) (divided); 6 large eggs; 1 1/4 cups milk of choice (tested with whole milk and 2% dairy milk); 1 package (28-ounce or two 16-ounce) frozen tater tots (or crispy crowns); Sour cream (optional for serving); sliced green onions (optional for serving); hot sauce (optional for serving); jalapenos (optional for serving)

By Isabella QuinnAug 12, 2026

Prep

25 min

Cook

30 min

Total

50 min

Servings

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Ingredients

Servings4

•1 medium yellow onion, diced
•1 large green bell pepper, diced
•1 lb ground breakfast sausage
•1 teaspoon garlic powder
•1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
•1 teaspoon fine salt (divided)
•½ teaspoon black pepper (divided)
•6 slices cooked bacon, chopped (divided)
•2 cups shredded cheese (Colby-Cheddar or Colby-Jack) (divided)
•6 large eggs
•1 ¼ cups milk of choice (tested with whole milk and 2% dairy milk)
•1 package (28-ounce or two 16-ounce) frozen tater tots (or crispy crowns)
•Sour cream (optional for serving)
•sliced green onions (optional for serving)
•hot sauce (optional for serving)
•jalapenos (optional for serving)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2
Mist a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
3
In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, mist the surface with cooking spray and add the onion, bell pepper, and sausage.
4
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the sausage is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
5
Season the mixture with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; stir until well mixed.
6
Stir 4 slices of the chopped bacon into the mixture, then transfer it to the prepared baking dish.
7
Add 1 cup of cheese and the full package(s) of frozen tater tots to the mixture in the baking dish.
8
Toss until the ingredients are well incorporated and spread evenly.
9
In a medium bowl or large glass measuring cup, combine the eggs and milk; whisk until the eggs are smooth.
10
Season the liquid with the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
11
Pour the egg mixture over and all around the ingredients in the baking dish.
12
Top with the remaining 1 cup cheese and the remaining 2 slices of cooked chopped bacon.
13
Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
14
For a crispy topping, turn on the oven broiler to High and broil the top of the casserole for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
15
Garnish servings with a dollop of sour cream, sliced green onions, hot sauce, or additional chopped cooked bacon, if desired.