Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole – Creme De La Crumb

Easy, incredibly tasty Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is the perfect make ahead breakfast for any occasion! It is packed with veggies, sausage, cheese, and eggs and topped with a layer of tater tots for the ultimate gooey, cheesy breakfast.  

Looking for delightful breakfast options? Don’t skip out on this cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole, overnight French Toast Casserole, savory Breakfast Muffins, and Corned Beef Hash.

Why This Recipe Works

Make Ahead for Brunch: If you are planning a brunch for the family or with friends, this tater tot casserole is perfect to make ahead and bake the day of! You can assemble everything the night before, then bake before you are ready to serve in order to have the gooiest, freshest breakfast casserole.

All the Best Breakfast Flavors in One: Not only is this tater tot breakfast casserole easy to make, it is also packed with all of the best breakfast flavors! I used lots of veggies in this recipe like bell peppers, onions and mushrooms along with savory breakfast sausage and eggs to all combine with the cheese and tater tots so that each bite has a little bit of everything!

Ingredients

Tater tot breakfast casserole calls for easy to find ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Eggs & Milk: I combine eggs and milk for a super fluffy egg base!
• Onion: Sautéing the onion is the first step in starting to build lots of flavor.
• Red & Green Bell Pepper: Red and green bell pepper are added for flavor and the addition of some fresh veggies!
• Ground Breakfast Sausage: It is easiest to add ground breakfast sausage that is already seasoned here and it is generally easy to find at your local grocery store!
• Shredded Cheese: I like added shredded cheddar cheese, but you can use your favorite kind of shredded cheese.
• Mushrooms: Slice your mushrooms however big or small you would like!
• Heavy Cream: Heavy cream is added to the mushrooms to create a creamy and moist layer.
• Frozen Tater Tots: To top it all off, add frozen tater tots right from the bag onto the top of the casserole!

Here’s How to Make It

Step by Step Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 350. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Sauté Onions & Peppers: In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the oil over a medium high heat. Add the onion and bell peppers with a pinch of salt, and cook until the pepper has started to soften and the onion has started to color, about 5 minutes.
3. Brown the Sausage: Add the ground sausage and continue to cook, breaking it up with the back of your spoon until the sausage is cooked through and browned slightly. Stir the cooked sausage mixture into the egg mixture along with half of the cheese.
4. Sauté Mushrooms: Next, wipe out the pan with a piece of paper towel before returning it to the heat and melting the butter. Add the mushrooms with a little more salt and pepper and cook until soft and slightly browned. Stir in the heavy cream and season to taste before removing it from the heat.
5. Assemble: Butter a large baking dish or prepare it with cooking spray. Pour in the egg mixture and spoon the mushroom mixture over the top. With the spoon, swirl the mushroom mixture slightly into the egg mixture so they’re combined in places, but still separate.
6. Add Tater Tots & Bake: Arrange the frozen tater tots on top and sprinkle over the rest of the cheese. Bake for 50 minutes until the cheese has melted and the tops of the tater tots are golden.

Expert Tips

• Add some more veggies! You can really pack this one with more veggies of your choice like tomatoes, broccoli or spinach!
• Watch the cooking time. Make sure to keep an eye on the casserole and don’t over bake! The eggs are going to be pretty moist due to the milk and heavy cream, but you don’t want them to be over baked. Once the tater tots are done cooking, the rest is good to go!
• You can skip the breakfast sausage and add bacon instead if you prefer. Or, for a healthier option try chicken sausage!
• Does you family love brinner? This is a great breakfast for dinner idea that the whole family will love!