Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole
A hearty and comforting breakfast casserole made with layers of hot breakfast sausage, crispy tater tots, melty cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and a rich, seasoned egg mixture. Perfect for make-ahead brunches, holidays, or feeding a hungry crowd any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 lb hot breakfast sausage
- 1 (30–32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen tater tots, cooked sausage, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the tater tot and sausage mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 70 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- No need to thaw the tater tots before assembling.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- To freeze: assemble, wrap tightly, and freeze unbaked for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before baking.
- Reheat leftovers in a 350ºF oven for 30–40 minutes covered with foil.
- Mini tater tots can add extra crunch.