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Easy Make-Ahead Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

A thick, golden-brown slice of tater tot breakfast casserole featuring sausage, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots on top.
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Prepare this hearty, cheesy tater tot breakfast casserole the night before for a simple, crowd-pleasing meal when you bake it.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange half of the frozen tater tots in a single layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. Spread the cooked sausage evenly over the layer of tater tots.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until combined.
  5. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage layer.
  6. Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack cheese over the eggs.
  7. Top with the remaining tater tots, arranging them in a single layer if possible.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top layer of tater tots.
  9. To make ahead: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
  10. To bake immediately: Bake for 30 minutes.
  11. If baking after refrigeration, remove the plastic wrap and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the tater tots are golden brown and crisp.
  12. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of diced onion or green pepper with the sausage.
  • If the top starts browning too quickly, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes of baking.
  • This casserole freezes well after baking; cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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