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A freshly baked Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with a crispy, golden-brown cheddar cheese top in a white baking dish.

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole (Crispy Top!)

This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and satisfying morning meal, perfect for busy families and breakfast enthusiasts. It features a delicious combination of cheesy goodness and crispy tater tots, making it a delightful and fun dish for weekends or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Make-ahead refrigeration 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 30-32 ounce bag Frozen Tater Tots
  • 16 ounces Diced Ham See note on meat for substitutions
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Reserve 1/2 cup for topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella or Monterrey Jack Cheese
For the Egg Mixture
  • 8 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons Hot Sauce Optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Place the tater tots, diced ham, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese into the prepared baking dish. Toss with your hands to combine.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and hot sauce if you are using it.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the tater tot mixture in the baking dish.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and set. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and return to the oven for 5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal

Notes

Oven temperatures can vary. This casserole is finished when it is golden brown, puffy, and set in the middle. You can substitute the ham with 1 pound of cooked and crumbled bacon or 1 pound of cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage. For a vegetarian option, skip the meat and add beans or vegetables. This casserole can be assembled up to 12 hours in advance and refrigerated unbaked. After baking, it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the baked casserole. Allow it to cool completely, cover tightly with foil, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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