Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
A warm and hearty breakfast casserole featuring crispy tater tots, fluffy eggs, gooey cheese, and your choice of breakfast meats or veggies, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy brunch.
Ingrédients
Casserole Base
- 1 bag tater tots
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk Dairy or dairy-free alternative
- 2 cups shredded cheese Cheddar or your choice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional Add-Ins
- 1/2 cup diced onion Optional
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon or sausage Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). If using onion or meat, chop or cook them in advance.
Mix Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Layer Casserole
- Grease a baking dish. Layer half of the tater tots on the bottom of the dish.
- Pour half of the egg mixture over the tater tots.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese and any add-ins (onions, bacon, or sausage) over the egg mixture.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining tater tots, egg mixture, and cheese.
Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden and bubbly.
Serving
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares to serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Can be reheated in the oven or microwave. For a vegan version, substitute eggs and cheese with silken tofu and dairy-free alternatives. To ensure gluten-free, confirm tater tots are gluten-free.