Do you like to start your day with a filling and delicious breakfast? You only need to look at the decadent, cosy Tater Tot Casserole Breakfast, which combines all the ingredients you could possibly want in a morning meal. A wonderfully seasoned egg custard envelops two types of gooey, melted cheese, crispy golden tater tots and spicy hot breakfast sausage in this rich and savoury casserole. It’s warm, filling, and ideal for entertaining visitors, feeding a family, or just giving yourself a nice start to the day.
Using premium ingredients is the first step in creating this delectable dish. You’ll need two pounds of hot morning sausage, which adds a mild rush of spice to the casserole and gives it a solid, meaty base. A 30- to 32-ounce package of frozen tater tots—those tiny golden morsels that get deliciously crispy on the outside while absorbing flavour from the surrounding ingredients—is the main texture component.
One teaspoon salt, half a teaspoon pepper, and half a teaspoon each of onion and garlic powder make up the easy-to-use yet powerful seasoning blend. Without dominating the dish, these seasonings bring out the flavours of the sausage and egg. Eight large eggs and two cups of milk are needed to blend everything together. This creates a thick, creamy custard that keeps the casserole together. Lastly, for a delightful cheesy finish, melt 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup of mozzarella cheese into the casserole, giving each bite a little stretch and creaminess.
To begin the preparation, preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). By preheating the oven, you can guarantee that your casserole will bake evenly from the beginning, with a fully set centre and a golden, firm top. Spray nonstick cooking spray on a 9 x 13-inch baking sheet to get it ready while the oven is heating up. This not only keeps things from clinging, but it also makes cleanup simpler later.
The banger should then be cooked. Crumble the sausage into a large skillet set over medium heat. The meat will brown and the fat will leach out as it cooks, releasing its flavour and perfume. Cooking the sausage until it’s crumbled and nicely browned is crucial because it adds little particles of flavour to the casserole. To keep your casserole from getting overly greasy or soggy after cooking, drain off any extra grease.
It’s time to put the key elements together now. Combine the cooked sausage, frozen tater tots, mozzarella cheese and shredded cheddar cheese in a large mixing basin. Avoid thawing the tater tots; using them directly from the freezer preserves their crisp texture and improves baking. To spread everything out equally without shattering the tots too much, gently stir. To ensure that there is a balance of meat, cheese, and potato in every bite of the finished dish, transfer this mixture to your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Then make the custard. Crack the eight eggs into a clean mixing basin and add the two cups of milk. Whisk until all the eggs are well mixed and the mixture is smooth. To make sure the seasoning is dispersed equally throughout the custard, add the salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder and stir once more. Carefully pour this mixture over the base of the sausage and tater tots, letting it soak down and cover the entire skillet. Stir the mixture’s surface gently enough to aid in the egg mixture’s mild integration without unduly upsetting the layers.
After the oven has been prepared, place the pan inside and bake it for around an hour. While the tater tots on top crisp up and the cheese bubbles and melts into every nook and cranny, the eggs will gradually set and bake into a delicate custard. Watch it for the final ten minutes; you want a golden brown top and a centre that stays there when you shake it gently. When the eggs are cooked through, a knife inserted in the centre should come out clean.
After the casserole has finished baking, take it out of the oven and let it a good five to ten minutes to rest. This little cooling period aids in the casserole’s mild firmness, which facilitates clean slicing and serving. At this point, it will be nearly hard to ignore the aroma—cheesy, savoury, and bursting with that delightful aroma of freshly prepared breakfast.
Serve warm, cut into substantial squares. Although this Tater Tot Casserole Breakfast is a satisfying meal on its own, it may be enjoyed with hot coffee, bread, or fresh fruit for a well-rounded breakfast. It’s also ideal for meals that can be prepared in advance; simply keep leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat individual servings throughout the week for a tasty and speedy start to your days.
This recipe delivers big on flavour, comfort, and satisfaction, making it perfect for any day of the week, whether you’re cooking for a brunch party or just treating yourself to a weekend-worthy breakfast. You’ll realise why this cheesy, savoury casserole packed with tater tots is quickly becoming a morning staple after just one bite.
