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Sunrise Tater Tot Casserole

Packed with all your favorite breakfast flavors, this easy-to-make Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole is sure to become a favorite with your family and friends.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, brunch
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 378kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
  • ½ cup diced bell peppers
  • 3 sliced green onions green and white sections divided
  • 1 pint halved Pure Flavor® Bumbles® Yellow Grape Tomatoes  divided
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 8 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 28 oz tater tots
  • Garnish options: halved tomatoes, thinly sliced chives, hot sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F. 
  • In a 12-inch cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan, crumble and cook sausage until no longer pink. Discard excess grease. Add peppers and the whites of the green onions, and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. 
  • Turn off the heat, and add ¾ of the tomatoes on top in an even layer. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheese on top. 
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour evenly in the skillet. Arrange the frozen Tater Tots over the egg mixture in concentric circles, starting with a row along the edge of the pan and working your way in.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes or until the eggs have fully set and the cheese has melted. Sprinkle evenly on top the remaining cheese and bake 5 additional minutes. 
  • Cool 5 minutes prior to serving. Garnish with additional tomatoes, chives and hot sauce on the side. 

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Pro Tips and Substitutions

    • Mix it Up: Feel free to add in additional toppings like cooked bacon, diced mushrooms, or your favorite spices to customize your casserole even further.
    • Shortcut: Use pre-cooked sausage or a breakfast sausage blend for even quicker preparation.
    • Pan Options: You can also bake this recipe in a 13x9 casserole dish. Simply make the cook the sausage and onions in a large skillet, transfer to your baking dish, then proceed with the recipe as written.
    • Make Ahead: Prepare the casserole the night before and refrigerate. Just add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the fridge.
    • Sausage: Substitute turkey sausage, chicken sausage, Italian sausage, smoked sausage, or a plant-based sausage for a lighter or vegetarian version.
    • Cheese: Try swapping cheddar cheese for Monterey Jack, Colby jack, pepper jack cheese, or a dairy-free cheese alternative.
    • Vegetables: Use a mix of your favorite veggies—spinach, zucchini, or sautéed mushrooms make great additions!
    • Tots Tip: The tater tots should be frozen when baked to avoid overcooking. Shredded or diced frozen hash browns can be a great alternative to tater tots. Just make sure they are well compressed to create a nice crispy topping.
    • Garnish Options: You can get super creative with toppers for this casserole. Some great options are halved tomatoes, sour cream, hot sauce, sliced green onions, ketchup, fresh parsley, and/or crumbled cooked sausage or bacon.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 939IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 2mg
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