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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