This breakfast Tater Tot casserole with sausage, Tater Tots, and cheese is the perfect morning meal … at least at my house. Whether we have company and need to have plenty of food or want to relax and enjoy a big breakfast, this is what we choose.

I love the fact that this can be assembled the night before we serve it. It makes waking up so much more pleasant since all I have to do is pop it in the oven and wait for it to cook. After the first time I made this more than 40 years ago, I knew it would be a favorite breakfast food for overnight guests.

Serve this delicious casserole with your favorite fruit or these yummy strawberry oatmeal jam bars.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s a list of everything you’ll need:

• Tater Tots
• Sausage
• Eggs
• Milk
• Peppers
• Onions
• Cheese

For all of the measurements and other details, go to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Other Ingredient Options

First of all, feel free to switch out the cheddar for one you like more. It doesn’t matter, as long as you like it. If you prefer a meatless breakfast casserole, you can use a meat substitute. Or you can leave out that out of the casserole altogether.

Options:

• Mushrooms
• Olives
• Chopped broccoli
• Any other chopped vegetables you enjoy

How to Make a Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole

Line up the Tater Tots in the bottom of a greased casserole dish. Place them as close together or as far apart as you want. I like them packed in tightly.

Brown the sausage. Next, add the onions and peppers and sauté them until the onions are translucent. Spread this mixture evenly over the Tater Tots.

Sprinkle half the cheese over everything. Save the other half for topping the casserole.

Whisk the eggs and milk in a bowl until they are well blended. If you want the eggs fluffy, start with the egg whites and slowly add the yolks and milk.

Pour the egg mixture over the cheese, sausage, and Tater Tots, making sure it’s evenly distributed. Bake this until the eggs are set.

Finally, sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and return it to the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove it from the oven. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving. This is a good time to set the table, make the toast, and put out some fruit cups.

Benefits of Casserole Recipes

There are so many reasons I love casseroles it’s impossible to list all of them here. But I can say that the biggest benefit is how much time they save. Not only are they made in one dish but also they usually have all the food groups.

Here are more benefits of casseroles:

• I’ll reiterate the timesaving factor. You make the casserole in a single dish that can be prepared ahead of time. After you finish it, all you have is one baking dish to clean.
• Most casseroles can be made in the oven, your Instant Pot, or your slow cooker. I’ve never made this breakfast casserole in the Instant Pot, but I plan to in the future.
• You can experiment with the ingredients. If you’re a cheese lover, simply add more cheese. On the other hand, if you don’t care for cheese but prefer extra veggies, you can adjust according to your personal taste. Also add any seasonings that you enjoy, such as oregano, thyme, or even cayenne.
• Casseroles are the perfect dish to bring someone who needs a little extra help. For example, if you know a new mom, she’ll appreciate having something she can pop into the oven and have dinner less than an hour later.
• Are you heading off to a potluck? Make a casserole or two and watch the food disappear.
• You don’t typically need more than a fork to eat a casserole. So it’s an easy dish for large gatherings where people have to balance their plate in their lap.
• Most people find casseroles comforting because they blend flavors of various ingredients they enjoy.

What to Serve with a Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole

When I have time, I like to make these banana nut muffins that are a delicious accompaniment to a breakfast casserole.

Do you love bacon but hate the splatters on the stove? Then make this super easy and much less messy air fryer bacon! It comes out as crispy as you want it!

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