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breakfast casserole

Easy Breakfast Casserole

5 from 1 vote
A hearty, savory breakfast casserole layered with crispy tater tots, browned sausage, sweet peppers, and fluffy eggs. Perfect for a crowd and easy to make ahead for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 32 ounces frozen tater tots No need to thaw
  • 1 pound ground pork breakfast sausage Mild or spicy works well
  • 1 cup red and green bell peppers, diced Cooked to remove moisture
  • 12 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk For tender, fluffy texture
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated Avoid pre-shredded varieties
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt For seasoning the eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking dish For baking the casserole
  • 1 large skillet To cook meat and vegetables
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For whisking eggs
  • 1 Whisk To aerate the eggs
  • 1 Cheese grater For fresh cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
    greasing a glass baking dish
  2. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer in the dish and bake for 15 minutes to create a firm crust.
  3. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then add the diced peppers and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
    sauteing breakfast sausage and bell peppers
  4. Whisk the eggs, whole milk, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until the mixture is completely smooth and frothy.
    whisking eggs for breakfast casserole
  5. Layer the cooked sausage, peppers, and grated cheese over the warm tater tots.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the fillings and bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is firm.
  7. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before slicing to ensure neat, clean portions.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 320mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

If preparing this as a make-ahead dish, assemble all layers, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight. Add 10 minutes to the total baking time when cooking from cold.

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