If you need to feed a crowd, there is nothing better than this hearty Tater Tot Casserole. It combines some of my favorite breakfast items - tater tots, eggs, cheese, and sausage. It's one of my favorite casserole recipes.
Once you make this yummy tater tot casserole recipe, don't forget to try our Sausage, Egg and Biscuit Breakfast Casserole and our Loaded Tater Tot Casserole.
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Tater Tot Casserole Breakfast
My favorite thing about this breakfast casserole with tater tots is that you can prepare it the night before, place it in the refrigerator, and bake it up in the morning. Breakfast really doesn't get much easier than that. This is classic comfort food that is perfect for a chilly morning.
This tater tot with casserole recipe is perfect for serving to a crowd for a special occasion, like Thanksgiving or Christmas. But it is also simple enough to make that you can serve it anytime.
Tater Tot Recipes
Crispy, golden tater tots go with pretty much anything, which makes them a total lifesaver for busy families. You can toss them into a breakfast casserole or turn them into a comforting dinner favorite like tater tot casserole with ground beef and gooey melted cheese. We love these tater tot recipes:
Ingredients For Tater Tot Casserole
Eggs: Grab some large ones to help hold everything together.
Sausage links: Go for breakfast sausages, cook them up, and slice for extra flavor.
Milk: Whole milk is your best bet for a creamy touch.
Tater tots: Use frozen ones to make a crispy base and top layer.
Shredded cheese: Cheddar is great for that cheesy goodness.
Kosher salt: Add just enough to boost the flavor.
Pepper: A dash of freshly ground black pepper adds a nice kick.
How To Make Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
To make this tater tot hotdish, start by browning your sausage over medium heat in a large skillet or in the microwave. Cut and spread the sausage into a greased casserole pan.
Next, mix the milk, eggs, salt and pepper in a large bowl and pour them over the sausage in the baking dish.
Now it is time to sprinkle on the cheddar cheese. If you will be serving this the next morning like I did, cover and refrigerate at this point. You will be performing the next steps in the morning.
Spread the tater tots on top of the cheese layer.
Add the remainder of the cheese on top and bake.
This tater tot casserole did not last long when I served it. I was lucky to snatch up a piece and it was SO good. The flavor can't be beat!
Tips For Sausage Tater Tot Casserole
Tip 1: Use a mix of cheddar and jack cheese for a rich, cheesy flavor. Layer some cheese before adding the tater tots and more on top for a gooey finish.
Tip 2: No need to thaw the tater tots before using them. Just spread them evenly over the cheese layer.
Tip 3: Feel free to add veggies like onions or mushrooms to bulk up the casserole and add extra flavor.
FAQs For Tater Tot Casserole
Yes! You can assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate it. This makes for an easy breakfast or dinner the next day.
Add diced jalapeños, a dash of hot sauce, or use spicy sausage to bring some heat to the casserole.
Casseroles With Potatoes
Potato casseroles are a comforting meal that are hearty and filling. They can be customized with just about anything you have on hand, like cheese, veggies, meats, or even a creamy sauce. Here are some of the best potato casserole recipes we have found:
- Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
- Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole
- Mashed Potato Casserole
- Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole
Best Casserole Supplies
When it comes to making casseroles, there are a few things that you can have in your kitchen that will make the process a lot smoother. Obviously, you're going to want to start with a casserole dish. I like one with a cover to take it on the go.
If you take your casserole on the road, you will also want to have a carrier. They come in lots of pretty patterns, and you can choose one that best suits you. If you don't have any of these supplies, you can always find them on Amazon.
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This delicious Tater Tot Casserole is a simple, versatile dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd. Whether you stick to the classic recipe or add your own twist, it’s sure to be a hit at your table.
📖 Recipe
Tater Tot Casserole
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Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 20 oz sausage links use two 10 oz packages
- 1 cup milk
- 16 oz Tater tots
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheese we used a cheddar and jack mix
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
- Brown sausage according to package directions and cut into bit sized pieces. Spread cooked and cut sausage onto greased casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, beat together milk, eggs, salt and pepper.
- Cover the sausage in the casserole dish with the egg mixture.
- Cover with one cup of cheese.
- If you will be serving this the next morning, cover and refrigerate at this point.
- In the morning:
- Spread 16 oz of tater tots on top of the cheese.
- Add the remainder of the cheese on top.
- Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
Notes
- Mix cheddar and jack cheese for a rich, cheesy flavor.
- Don't bother thawing the tater tots first. Just spread them evenly over the cheese layer.
- Throw in some veggies like onions or mushrooms to bulk up the casserole and boost the flavor.
Jennifer says
There's just two of us at our house, so this is a great breakfast casserole to last for the week. Individual servings froze well and that was so helpful for having a quick breakfast on busy mornings.
Courtney | Love & Good Stuff says
Made this when my daughter had some friends sleep over and it was a big hit! This is perfect for easily feeding breakfast for a crowd and I love that it can be prepared ahead of time!
Penny says
Would I be able to use Jimmy Dean Hot rolled sausage browned and chopped?
Vicky says
Those should work perfectly.
Blanche Schuck says
Do you use sausage links in casing or the brown & serve ?
Vicky says
I used Brown and Serve sausage.
Bill says
Very yummy and simple. I added a pinch of sea salt and about 1 teaspoon of black pepper and made my biscuits from scratch. Will consider serving again for potluck one Sunday morning at church.
Vicky says
That must have been great with homemade biscuits! Thanks for sharing your feedback.
Donna says
Was absolutely delish but would like to know the calories I just eat
Vicky says
Donna, this is not usually something I eat while watching calories as it is a bit indulgent. If you check out the calories for each of the ingredients you can roughly calculate something for the entire dish.
Cathy says
This is a great dish! I used ground sausage and mini Tater Tots. So good! I found I needed more than 40 minutes as well. Made this several times now and just love !
Vicky says
Glad to hear it Cathy! Thank you much for the kind words.
2378dd3c-c7fb-11e4-a473-fb805ec263c2 says
Should the tater tots be frozen or thawed?
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
You can put them in frozen.
Linda says
what if I haveleftover cooked tots?
Vicky says
I have refrigerated them and warmed them up the next day.
Carissa says
I'm planning on making this for dinner tomorrow night. I usually half recipes since there is just 2 of us, but 3 eggs doesn't seem like enough for the two of us. Is it pretty thin?
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
Carissa, It is not thin. You can make the full recipe and freeze the leftovers. It holds up well. Thanks for visiting!
Angelle Glover says
Great recipe! I put some salsa in it which came out great too. So many things you can do with the recipe, thank you for sharing.