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Here’s a tasty and easy recipe for a Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch! It’s loaded with crispy tater tots, savory eggs, cheese, and sausage or bacon for a hearty and delicious meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (or 8 slices of bacon, chopped)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of your favorite cheese)
- 1/2 cup milk (whole milk or half-and-half works best)
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. Cook the sausage:
- In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbled (about 5-7 minutes). If using bacon, chop the bacon into small pieces and cook until crispy in the skillet. Once cooked, remove the sausage or bacon from the skillet and set aside.
3. Sauté the veggies (optional):
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper (if using). Sauté over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Assemble the casserole:
- Spread the frozen tater tots evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Layer the cooked sausage (or bacon) and sautéed onions/peppers (if using) on top of the tater tots.
5. Prepare the egg mixture:
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