Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound breakfast sausage, crumbled
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 32 ounces frozen tater tots
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   In a 9-inch skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled sausage with the onion and bell pepper, breaking up the sausage, until browned and the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.

   8:00 · Cook sausage and vegetables
3. 3

   Spread the frozen tater tots in an even layer across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

4. 4

   Scatter the cooked sausage mixture evenly over the tater tots, then sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar.

5. 5

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.

6. 6

   Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered casserole, making sure it seeps down between the tater tots.

7. 7

   Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight, to let the tater tots absorb the egg mixture.

8. 8

   Remove the foil and bake in the preheated oven until the eggs are set and the tater tots are golden, 45 to 50 minutes.

   45:00 · Bake casserole
9. 9

   Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar over the top and bake until melted, about 5 minutes more.

   5:00 · Melt cheese topping
10. 10

    Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes, then garnish with chopped chives before slicing and serving.

    10:00 · Rest before serving