🥔🍳 Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
📝 Ingredients (Serves 6–8):
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1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
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1 lb breakfast sausage (or bacon, cooked and crumbled)
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
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8 large eggs
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1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: ½ cup diced onions or bell peppers, sautéed
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
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Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the Sausage:
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In a skillet, brown the sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
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(If using bacon, cook until crispy, then chop or crumble.)
3. Assemble the Casserole:
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Spread tater tots in a single layer in the baking dish.
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Sprinkle cooked sausage (and veggies, if using) evenly over the tots.
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Sprinkle cheese on top.
4. Make the Egg Mixture:
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In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour & Bake:
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Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
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Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until eggs are set and top is golden.
🔄 Optional: Add extra cheese during the last 10 minutes of baking for a gooey top.
✅ Make-Ahead Option:
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Assemble the night before (without baking), cover, and refrigerate.
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In the morning, bake as directed — just add 5–10 minutes to the baking time.
🔄 Variations:
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Use ham or chorizo instead of sausage.
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Add spinach, mushrooms, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
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Swap cheese for pepper jack, Swiss, or mozzarella.
Want a smaller 4-serving version, a vegetarian twist, or a spicy Tex-Mex version with salsa and green chilies?
