Tater tots are layered with bacon, onions, bell peppers, & whisked eggs, and then topped with melty cheese. Refrigerate overnight and simply bake & enjoy in the morning. I love a breakfast casserole recipe where the prep is done ahead of time for holidays, weekends, or even for breakfast for dinner!
Tater Tots for Breakfast
This delicious breakfast casserole recipe uses tater tots instead of traditional hashbrowns. It’s the perfect dish to cook for a crowd and can be prepared ahead of time for convenience. You can customize it with your favorite meat (bacon/ham/sausage) or veggies to add even more flavor. Just assemble the casserole, refrigerate it overnight, and bake it in the morning making it perfect for holidays or weekends. This recipe is best made ahead of time! This hearty and satisfying casserole is perfect for any meal of the day.
Ingredients for Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
This is an easy Tater tot breakfast casserole recipe and great for mixing up the ingredients. Use up leftover meat and veggies and make it a new recipe every time. Tater Tots – Of course, tater tots are the key ingredient in this casserole. No tater tots? No problem! Layer some frozen or homemade hash browns or hashbrown patties. Sweet Potato Hashbrowns or some Homemade Shredded Hashbrowns would work too! Bacon – We love crispy bacon in this recipe (make oven bacon to keep it easy). Feel free to swap it out for breakfast sausage, leftover ham, or even turkey sausage Veggies – The combination of onions and green & red bell peppers not only adds flavor but also a burst of color. If you don’t have onions, you can use onion powder or garlic powder as a substitute. Cheese – This recipe is adaptable when it comes to cheese. Choose a Mexican blend, sharp cheddar, or pepper jack cheese – they all go perfectly.
Variations
Anything goes! Try sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, or even broccoli pieces to give tater tot casserole a new flair! Add seasonings or spices to your liking.
How to Make a Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Tater tot casserole is a classic dish, and this recipe is so easy to make.
In the morning…
Time Saving Tips
Use precooked bacon or ham. Frozen onions and peppers can be used in place of fresh which means no chopping. Pre-shredded cheeses work well in this recipe. Use frozen tater tots, no need to thaw first Remove the casserole from the fridge up to an hour before baking.
Broil the top of the casserole to brown. Let the casserole sit for about 5 minutes before cutting into squares or wedges and serving.
Leftovers & Freezing
Keep leftovers for 3-4 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave (or better yet air fryer if you have one!). This tater tot breakfast casserole can be frozen. Cool completely and cut into individual servings. Freeze in a sealed container (or freezer bag) for up to 3 months. Thaw individual portions in the fridge overnight and heat as directed above. Did you make this Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
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