Breakfast
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
This easy-peasy tater tot breakfast casserole is the ultimate brunch dish for entertaining. It features browned breakfast sausage, diced bell peppers, and a creamy egg mixture that binds tender tots and melty cheeses in a simple, comforting bake.
25 minPrep time
1 hrCook time
9 hr 25 minTotal time
8Servings
EasyDifficulty
Instructions
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Prepare the Base
Arrange the frozen tater tots in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish. -
Cook the Sausage
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and onion, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Spread the mixture evenly over the tater tots. -
Make the Egg Mixture
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, half and half, seasoned salt, cayenne, eggs, bell peppers, half of the Cheddar cheese, half of the pepper jack cheese, salt, and pepper. -
Assemble the Casserole
Pour the egg mixture over the tots and sausage. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses on top. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight. -
Bake the Casserole
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the covered casserole for about 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the cheese is bubbly and brown and the center is set, another 20 to 35 minutes. -
Serve
Remove from oven and cut into squares before serving.
Video
“Ree Drummond's Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole | The Pioneer Woman | Food Network” by Food Network, watch on YouTube.
About this recipe
This casserole is designed to feed a group, featuring a savory combination of sweet tater tots, seasoned breakfast sausage, and colorful bell peppers. The dish comes together easily by assembling the layers and letting them chill in the refrigerator before baking. It works well as a weekend brunch centerpiece or a ready-to-bake meal for busy mornings.
