Ultimate Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole: A Crowd-Pleasing Recipe
Some recipes bring back warm memories, and this one always reminds me of lazy Sunday mornings at grandma’s house. The smell of sausage sizzling and the crispy tater tots baking made it impossible to stay in bed. This Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a heartwarming, easy-to-make dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Make it ahead, freeze it, or bake it fresh—it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Try it out and share it with someone you love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
• 2 lbs hot breakfast sausage
• 1 (30–32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350ºF and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a skillet, cook the sausage until no longer pink. Drain the fat.
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In a large bowl, mix together tater tots, sausage, and both cheeses. Spread into the prepared dish.
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In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powders. Pour over the mixture in the dish.
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(Optional) Cover and refrigerate if baking later.
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Bake uncovered for 60–70 minutes, until eggs are fully set and top is golden.
Notes
• Great for meal prep—make ahead and refrigerate or freeze.
• If frozen, thaw before baking.
• Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350ºF covered with foil for 30–40 minutes.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal per serving