Craving a hearty and flavorful breakfast dish? This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole combines savory Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and melted cheddar cheese, all nestled within crispy Tater Tots. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this dish is both satisfying and easy to make. Add the optional cream of bacon sauce for an extra layer of indulgence.
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Ingredients
🌭 1 package Italian sausage (sweet and hot)
🫑 1 cup diced green bell peppers
🫑 1 cup diced red bell peppers
🧅 1 cup diced white onion
🧂 1 teaspoon onion powder
🌸 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
🌶️ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
🥔 1 bag frozen Tater Tots (around 32 oz, McCain recommended)
🍳 6 scrambled eggs
🧀 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
🌿 Fresh parsley for garnish
🥣 Cream of bacon sauce (optional)
Instructions
1- Prepare the Sausage:
- Remove the sausage from its casings and place it in a large mixing bowl for ease of handling.
2- Cook the Sausage:
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the sausage and break it up using a spatula or spoon. Cook until browned and no pink remains.
3- Add Vegetables:
- To the browned sausage, add the diced green and red bell peppers and the diced onion.
- Continue cooking until the vegetables are softened and translucent.
4- Season:
- Season the sausage and vegetable mixture with onion powder, pink Himalayan salt, and smoked paprika to taste.
5- Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread the frozen Tater Tots evenly in a foil baking pan.
- Pour the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture over the Tater Tots.
- Evenly pour the scrambled eggs over the entire mixture.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring the surface is well-covered.
6- Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the Tater Tots are golden brown and crispy.
7- Garnish and Serve:
- Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Optionally, drizzle with cream of bacon sauce for added flavor.
Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: 35-45 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Calories: Approximately 450 per serving (without cream of bacon sauce)
Proteins: 20g
Fats: 30g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Equipment: Large mixing bowl, large frying pan, spatula or spoon, foil baking pan
Cooking Tips
- Ensure to cook the sausage thoroughly with no pink parts remaining to enhance flavor.
- You can adjust seasoning according to your preference.
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