Ingredients
Sausage and Cheese
- 2 lb hot breakfast sausage
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Tater Tots
- 1 (30-32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the hot breakfast sausage until it is browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain the excess fat carefully.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the frozen tater tots, cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly combined. Transfer this mixture into the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the tater tot and sausage mixture in the baking dish, ensuring it is fully submerged and spread out.
- Optional Refrigeration: At this point, you can cover the dish and refrigerate it if you plan to bake it later, which allows flavors to meld.
- Bake: Bake the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the assembled casserole for up to 24 hours before baking for convenience.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes after baking for easier slicing.
- Feel free to substitute hot breakfast sausage with mild sausage or turkey sausage if preferred.
- For a cheesier casserole, add extra shredded cheese on top before baking.
- Make sure to drain the sausage fat thoroughly to avoid a greasy casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American