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Crispy Loaded Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

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A quick and easy breakfast casserole featuring crispy tater tots layered with eggs, cheese, sausage, and veggies, perfect for busy mornings or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) frozen tater tots, classic or seasoned
  • 8 large eggs, preferably room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) small-curd cottage cheese
  • 2 cups (200g) shredded cheddar cheese, sharp or mild
  • 1/2 pound (225g) breakfast sausage, browned and crumbled (or cooked bacon or ham)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk, whole or 2% (dairy-free alternative if needed)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup (75g) diced bell pepper (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
  • Fresh chives or green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, crumble and brown the breakfast sausage until fully cooked and slightly crispy. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and bell pepper until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until creamy and well combined.
  5. Stir the cooked sausage and sautéed veggies into the egg mixture.
  6. Pour half of the egg mixture into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  7. Spread the frozen tater tots over the cheese layer.
  8. Pour the remaining egg mixture over the tater tots, gently pressing down to partially submerge them.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
  10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until eggs are set and tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  11. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  12. Garnish with chopped fresh chives or green onions if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Layering the tater tots on top keeps them crispy. Use small-curd cottage cheese for best texture. If tots aren’t crisping enough, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely. You can assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate; add 5-10 minutes to baking time if baking cold. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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