The title says all of it. “Simple” and “tater tot” simply go collectively! All of us liked these little gems as children, and we nonetheless love the crunchy outdoors and tender inside of those tasty potato nuggets. Simple Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is fast to assemble, hearty, and positive to develop into a household favourite. Such a easy method to make others joyful!
ABK hosts a set of breakfast casseroles. Candy or savory, meat or meatless, we’ve acquired you lined. We’ve been gathering households and buddies for years and know {that a} scrumptious breakfast casserole is a great method to put together for the day forward. Assemble the night time earlier than and bake within the morning when you’re specializing in the remainder of your day.
We’re all about Versatility
Merely mix all elements and bake, however earlier than you do…be happy to swap out the sausage for bacon, ham, or your favourite breakfast meat; swap our advisable cheeses on your favorites; and create this breakfast to fit your style!
I like my tater tots crispy
Tater tots soften when lined with different elements. We use a trick that creates tender, heat potato vibes in addition to a “crispy tot” crunch that all of us love. Right here’s the inside track – place half the tater tots within the dish and canopy with the egg combination, meat, and cheese. Then place the remaining tots on prime, which helps maintain the highest layer of tater tots crispy and crunchy. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and also you’ve acquired a breakfast to rave about! In order for you softer tots, place all of the tater tots on the underside of the pan and canopy with the egg combination earlier than baking. Additionally yum.
Love Me Some Toppings and Sides
We regularly serve this savory casserole together with contemporary fruit and muffins. When you haven’t tried our Finest Buttermilk Bran Muffins or Blueberry and Lemon Zest Muffins with Contemporary Lemon Glaze, you’re in for a deal with! Serve Simple Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with ketchup, salsa, or chili sauce on the aspect.
Can THIS Breakfast Casserole be Frozen?
Sure! This recipe is greatest when baked first, then frozen. On the day of serving, take the casserole out of the freezer and let sit on the counter, uncovered, for about 1 hour. Then preheat the oven and bake, COVERED, at 325 levels for about half-hour or till warmed by way of.
Simple make-ahead breakfast casserole with tater tots, eggs, sausage, and cheese.
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The night time earlier than serving, grease a 9×13-inch pan.
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Brown sausage in a skillet over medium-high warmth. Take away sausage to a plate lined with paper towels.
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In a big bowl or blender, mix eggs, milk, yogurt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Place half the bag of tater tots evenly within the pan.
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Distribute cooked sausage evenly over the tater tots.
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Stir 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the mozzarella cheese into the egg combination. Pour tacky egg combination over the tater tots.
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Prime with remaining tater tots. Gently press the tater tots into the egg combination. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Cowl with foil and retailer within the fridge in a single day.
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When able to bake, preheat oven to 350 levels and take away casserole from the fridge.
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Go away foil on the casserole and bake for half-hour. Uncover and bake for an extra half-hour or till the middle is ready. Let relaxation 10 minutes.
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Sprinkle with chopped inexperienced onions earlier than serving.
Our favourite sausage is a combo of ½-pound sizzling, ½-pound maple. Give it a strive!
Inserting tater tots on each the underside and prime of the casserole ensures a tender potato layer on the underside and a crispy, crunchy potato layer on the highest.
Serve with ketchup, salsa, or chili sauce.
This breakfast casserole may be ready and baked proper earlier than serving, though permitting the tater tots to soak up the egg combination for at the very least ½ hour is advisable.
This recipe may be pre-baked, lined, and frozen. When making ready to bake, let casserole sit on the counter, uncovered, for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 325 levels; COVER with foil and bake till warmed by way of, about half-hour.
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