This easy homemade tator tot breakfast casserole is a filling, delicious breakfast to serve, especially when you are feeding a crowd. This easy homemade tater tot breakfast casserole with tots, sausage, peppers, onions, cheese, and eggs is always a hit! Everyone will ask for the recipe, and you’ll end up with an empty pan!
Breakfast casserole is my go-to when I am feeding my whole family a hearty breakfast, or even when I’m entertaining. I especially love it during the holidays and the colder winter months. I love that it combines everything that you need for a filling breakfast into one dish. It’s such a tasty, cozy way to start the day! This easy homemade tater tot breakfast casserole is the perfect choice when you want something filling, cheesy, and with a little crunch. This casserole is simple to make, easy to customize, and your whole family will enjoy eating it for a tasty breakfast!
You will love how easy this breakfast casserole is to make. You can get up early and mix it all up (or even make it the night before!) then relax while it is baking in the oven and filling your house with the smells of a delicious breakfast! To make this tater tot breakfast casserole, start by cooking your sausage, onions, and peppers in a skillet. When they are fully cooked, add in your garlic, then drain the grease from the mixture and let it cool. While it’s cooling, in a separate bowl, whisk together your eggs, half and half, green chiles, parsley, and spices. This will be the egg mixture that will hold the casserole together! Then you will add half of your tater tots and half of your cheese to the bottom of the baking dish. Mix them up and make a nice, even layer in the bottom of the dish. Once this is done, pour your egg mixture over the layer of tots, then top with the rest of your cheese and tots. Super simple! Now all that is left to do is to bake the casserole in the oven. Let the casserole cook until the eggs are firm. Take it out and sprinkle it with a little more cheese, then pop it in until it melts. Once the cheese is nice and melty, your easy breakfast casserole is ready to eat!
Why You’ll Love This Easy Breakfast Casserole with Tater Tots
- This breakfast casserole is super hearty, and filling!
- With tots, sausage, cheese, and peppers all in this easy tater tot casserole, you can serve it on its own.
- This breakfast casserole recipe makes a large, full pan, making it the perfect breakfast recipe when you are entertaining.
- This breakfast casserole is easy to customize with your favorite ingredients.
- This easy breakfast casserole can be made in advance and popped into the oven in the morning.
Ingredients For Your Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
- 1 32. oz. bag frozen tater tots
- 1 lb. pork sausage
- 1 12 oz. bag of frozen bell pepper and onion mix
- 3 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
Eggs Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups half and half
- 4 oz. can diced green chilis
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp. EACH paprika, ground mustard, dried oregano, salt, pepper
How to Make Your Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Tater Tots
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9″x 13″ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onions, and bell peppers mix, and cook while crumbling the sausage until the sausage is cooked through and veggies are tender. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Drain grease and add the mixture to the baking dish. Set aside to cool slightly.
Step 3: In a large bowl whisk together all of the Egg Mixture ingredients; set aside
Step 4: Add half of the tater tots to the baking dish with the sausage and half of both cheeses (¾ cup each cheese). Stir everything to combine then spread into an even layer.
Step 5: Pour the Egg Mixture over the sausage mixture, then sprinkle the remaining tater tots over top.
Step 6: Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 70-80 minutes or until eggs are set. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Return to the oven and bake an additional 5-10 minutes to melt the cheese. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions if desired. Enjoy!
Overnight Recipe Instructions
Step 1: Assemble the breakfast casserole according to recipe instructions but DON’T add the tater tops on top. Keep this half of the tater tots frozen until ready to use.
Step 2: Tightly cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate unbaked casserole overnight.
Step 3: When ready to bake, remove plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
Step 4: Add the remaining half of the frozen tater tots and bake according to recipe directions, adding 10-15 minutes as needed.
What to Serve/Pair with Your Easy Breakfast Casserole
This breakfast casserole has tater tots, peppers, onions, eggs, sausage, and cheese, making it a filling breakfast on its own! If you would like to add anything to the table, serve this casserole with something light, like fruit or yogurt. You could also serve it with toast or croissants and turn it into a breakfast sandwich.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
This breakfast casserole with tater tots is easy to customize. You can use any of your favorite cheeses. I like to use pepper jack for a little more spice, but you can also switch this for another one of your favorite cheeses. You can also choose any of your favorite peppers, or even leave the peppers out all together. Turkey sausage can be used in place of pork sausage, or you could even use crumbled bacon. To add some freshness and zest to this casserole, add a little salsa onto your serving. You could also add a dollop of sour cream. Yum!
Storage & Leftovers
If you have any leftover breakfast casserole with sausage and tater tots, store it in a sealed container in the fridge. It will remain fresh for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions of breakfast casserole in the microwave in 30 second increments until they are warm. If you want to reheat a larger batch, heat it in the oven at 350 for 20-30 minutes. If it is not warm enough, pop it back into the oven in 5 minute increments until it is warm.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole FAQs
Can I use egg substitute for the egg mixture in this tater tot breakfast casserole?
Sure, you can use egg substitute in this breakfast casserole recipe.
Can I use fresh bell peppers and onions instead of frozen?
Yes, you can use sliced, fresh peppers and onions in this breakfast casserole recipe.
Can I use frozen pre cooked crumbled sausage for this breakfast casserole recipe?
I recommend sticking with fresh, uncooked sausage for this breakfast casserole. Frozen sausage can get really watery when it is cooked and that can impact the texture and consistency of your breakfast casserole.
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Easy Homemade Tator Tot Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 32. oz. bag frozen tator tots
- 1 lb. breakfast sausage
- 1 12 oz. bag frozen bell pepper and onion mix
- 3 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
Eggs Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups half and half
- 4 oz. can diced green chilis
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp. EACH paprika, ground mustard, dried oregano, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9"x13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onions and bell peppers mix and cook while crumbling the sausage until the sausage is cooked through and veggies are tender. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Drain grease and add the mixture to the baking dish. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Add half of the tater tots to the baking dish with the sausage and half of both cheeses (¾ cup each cheese). Stir everything to combine then spread into an even layer.
- Pour Egg Mixture over the sausage mixture, then sprinkle remaining tater tots over top.
- Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 70-80 minutes or until eggs are set. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Return to the oven and bake an additional 5-10 minutes to melt the cheese. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped chives or green onions if desired. Enjoy!
Overnight Recipe Instructions
- Assemble the breakfast casserole according to recipe instructions but DON’T add the tater tops on top. Keep this half of the tater tots frozen until ready to use.
- Tightly cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate unbaked casserole overnight.
- When ready to bake, remove plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Add the remaining half of frozen tater tots and bake according to recipe directions, adding an additional 10-15 minutes as needed.
