This tater tot breakfast casserole recipe is full of flavourful bacon, eggs and cheese. It’s seriously easy to put together, making it perfect for lazy Sunday mornings!
Breakfast is one of our favorite meals, breakfast foods are always a hit with the whole family and usually easy to prepare. This casserole is my go-to for feeding a crowd and the best way to make weekend brunch!
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We also love this dutch oven breakfast bake, cinnamon roll casserole and french toast casserole too. If you are looking for breakfast recipes that are tried, true and delicious, look no further!
This easy tater tot breakfast casserole recipe with bacon, egg and cheese makes the best one pot style meal. However you could also pair it with a side of bacon, hashbrowns, tomato slices, fresh fruit etc.
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My Kitchen Essentials:
- I love using this non-stick bakeware for all of my baking.
- These silicone mitts are perfect for grasping hot pans and baking dishes.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- These large Rubbermaid food storage containers are great for storing food.
Breakfast Casserole Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 cup Tex Mex cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper
- 1 green onion stalk, diced
Directions:
1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet on medium heat until crispy. Set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
3. In a large bowl, combine egg, milk and shredded cheese. Add seasoning of choice.
We like to season this recipe with salt and pepper and often add dill, red pepper flakes, garlic powder or hot sauce. Experimenting with different spices is a great way to personalize this breakfast recipe!
4. Spray a large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the tater tots on the bottom of the dish in an even layer.
Tip: A round baking dish that is at least 10″ in diameter or a 9×13″ casserole dish work best.
5. Layer the cooked bacon over the potatoes.
6. Pour egg mixture over the ingredients in the casserole dish.
7. Bake for 40 minutes or until the center is firm and cooked through.
8. Top with diced green onions and serve warm.
This bacon breakfast casserole is great for special occasions like Father’s Day, Easter Brunch or Christmas morning. It’s seriously the perfect breakfast casserole for holiday mornings too!
How to store this tater tot casserole:
It can be wrapped in plastic wrap, stored in the fridge and saved for the next day. Or keep leftovers in an airtight container for the next morning, if they last that long!
One pot style recipes like this are a family favorite because not only are they super flavourful, they’re also totally easy to make! Serving up a dish like this on the weekend is always a win with my house full of teenage boys.
The combination of egg, bacon and cheese makes this a hearty breakfast, brunch, lunch or even dinner! It’s a totally versatile dish where simple ingredients are easy and fun to experiment with.
Try omitting the potatoes for a low carb, keto version of this cheesy tater tot breakfast casserole.
Ingredients to try:
- Substitute ham, turkey sausage or breakfast sausage for bacon
- Use parmesan cheese, sharp cheddar cheese or mozza.
- Add diced green bell peppers or red bell pepper
- Use hash browns or french fries instead of crispy tater tots
There are a wide variety of options that are sure to satisfy the entire family! Add this quick breakfast and easy recipe to your list of must make brunch recipes.
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Tater Tot Breakfast Recipe
This tater tot breakfast casserole recipe is full of flavourful bacon, eggs and cheese. It's seriously easy to put together, making it perfect for lazy Sunday mornings!
Ingredients
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 cup Tex Mex cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper
- 1 green onion stalk, diced
Instructions
1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet on medium heat until crispy. Set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
3. In a large bowl, combine egg, milk and shredded cheese. Add seasoning of choice.
4. Spray a large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the tater tots on the bottom of the dish in an even layer.
5. Layer the cooked bacon over the potatoes.
6. Pour egg mixture over the ingredients in the casserole dish.
7. Bake for 40 minutes or until the center is firm and cooked through.
8. Top with diced green onions and serve warm.
