Description
A hearty, make-ahead weekend breakfast casserole featuring a savory sausage and egg base topped with crispy frozen tater tots and sharp cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild pork, spicy, or Italian)
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and cooked through (5-6 minutes).
- Add the diced onion to the skillet in the last 2 minutes of cooking to soften and sweeten. Drain excess grease if necessary, then transfer the sausage and onion mixture to a large mixing bowl.
- Crack the eggs into the bowl with the sausage. Add the heavy cream, milk, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is uniform and slightly frothy.
- Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and onions, stirring gently to combine.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single, tight layer on top of the egg mixture. Do not mix them in.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the layer of tater tots.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set, the cheese is bubbly and golden, and the tater tots are crispy. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
For make-ahead preparation, assemble the casserole the night before, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Add 5-10 minutes to baking time if starting from cold. Ensure tater tots are in a single layer on top to maintain crispiness. Drain sausage well to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 22
Keywords: breakfast casserole, tater tot casserole, sausage breakfast, make-ahead breakfast, weekend brunch, crispy tater tots, egg bake