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Ultimate Cheesy Tater Tot Brunch Casserole

This Ultimate Cheesy Tater Tot Brunch Casserole is a crowd-pleaser, packed with flavor from bacon, sausage, and cheese. With the option of prepping the night before, this dish is perfect for a weekend get-together or a family meal.
2
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
619
CALORIES
$1.32
PER SERVING
Ultimate Cheesy Tater Tot Brunch Casserole
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
divided
Eggs
3 large eggs
Whole Milk
2 cups whole milk
Bacon
4 slices bacon
Table Salt
1/8 tsp table salt
Green Onions
1/4 cup green onions
chopped, for garnish
Onion Powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Ground Breakfast Sausage
1 lb ground breakfast sausage
no casings
Frozen Tater Tots
2 lbs frozen tater tots
Directions
11 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
45 min
COOK TIME
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 350F and position rack in the lower middle.
2
In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, cook sausage on medium high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces. Drain the excess fat.
4
Layer the cooked sausage on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, followed by 2 cups of shredded cheese.
5
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
6
Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese layers in the baking dish.
7
Evenly distribute the frozen tater tots on top.
8
If prepping the night before, cover tightly with foil and refrigerate.
9
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, uncovered.
10
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and crumbled bacon on top, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the tater tots are golden brown.
11
Garnish with chopped green onions, let the casserole rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, and serve.
Health Info
Macros
33g
CARBS
43g
FAT
23g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
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