There's something about tater tots that makes people happy. They're crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside -- plus they pair well with anything, even casseroles, as in the recipe that follows. Here, they're combined with breakfast sausage, cheese and some aromatics before being bathed in eggs to bake up beautifully in the oven.
While the casserole does take some time to bake through completely, it requires only a few minutes for you to put it together. After you've combined the simple ingredients, you're free to get ready for the day or just enjoy a cup of coffee. It's one more reason to love these little tots!
Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole
8
5 minutes
1 hour
1 hour, 5 minutes
8 eggs
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds breakfast sausage, sliced
1 small onion, small dice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 32-ounce bag frozen tater tots
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.
In a large bowl beat together the eggs, milk, paprika, salt and black pepper until well combined.
Add the breakfast sausage, onion, garlic, tater tots and cheese to the bowl and stir.
Pour contents of the bowl into the prepared casserole dish.
Place casserole dish in the oven and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until completely cooked through and the eggs are set.