A hearty and cheesy breakfast casserole made with ground beef, eggs, and crispy tater tots—perfect for a crowd!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Scallion, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and red bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly in the casserole dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the beef, then layer the frozen tater tots on top.
Step 4: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Pour evenly over the tater tots.
Step 5: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top.
Step 6: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 7: Garnish with chopped scallion, serve warm, and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I make this casserole ahead of time?
Yes! Assemble it the night before and refrigerate. Bake fresh in the morning.
2. Do I need to thaw the tater tots first?
Nope! Use them straight from the freezer.
3. Can I customize this recipe?
Absolutely! Add diced veggies, swap out the cheese, or use bacon instead of sausage.
4. How do I prevent the eggs from becoming rubbery?
Avoid overmixing and bake just until the eggs are set.
5. Can I make a vegetarian version?
Yes! Swap the meat for plant-based sausage or extra veggies.
Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag frozen tater tots 32 oz
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Scallion, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and red bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly in the casserole dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the beef, then layer the frozen tater tots on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Pour evenly over the tater tots.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chopped scallion, serve warm, and enjoy!
