The name says it all. “Easy” and “tater tot” just go together! We all loved these little gems as kids. Easy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is quick to assemble, hearty, and sure to become a family favorite.

Make-ahead breakfast casserole

ABK hosts a collection of breakfast casseroles. Sweet or savory, meat or meatless, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been gathering families and friends for years and know that a delicious breakfast casserole is a smart way to prepare for the day ahead. Assemble the night before and bake in the morning while you’re focusing on the rest of your day!

Tater Tot casserole with meat + cheese options

Simply combine all ingredients and bake, but before you do…feel free to swap out the sausage for bacon, ham, or your favorite breakfast meat; switch our recommended cheeses for your favorites; and create this breakfast to suit your taste!

How to make tater tot Casserole crispy

Tater tots will soften when covered with other ingredients. We use a trick that creates soft, warm Tater Tots as well as a “crispy tot” crunch that we all love. Here’s how: place half the tater tots in the dish and cover with the egg mixture, meat, and cheese. Then place the remaining tots on top, which helps keep the top layer of tater tots crispy and crunchy. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and you’ve got a breakfast to rave about! If you want softer tots, place all the Tater Tots on the bottom of the pan and cover with the egg mixture before baking.

What to serve with breakfast casseroles?

We often serve this savory casserole along with fresh fruit and muffins. If you haven’t tried our Best Buttermilk Bran Muffins or Blueberry and Lemon Zest Muffins with Fresh Lemon Glaze, you are in for a treat! Serve Easy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with ketchup, salsa, or chili sauce on the side.

Best Buttermilk Bran Muffins

Can THIS Breakfast Casserole be Frozen?

Yes! This recipe is best when baked first, then frozen. On the day of serving, take the casserole out of the freezer and let sit on the counter, uncovered, for about 1 hour. Then preheat the oven and bake, COVERED, at 325 degrees for about 30 minutes or until warmed through.

Easy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

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Closeup of Easy Tater Tot Casserole sprinkled with chopped green onions. Tater tot casserole in glass baking disnh in the background.
Author: Si Foster
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Easy make-ahead breakfast casserole with tater tots, eggs, sausage, and cheese.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound sausage
  • 1 (30-32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots, divided
  • 10 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 3-4 green onions, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • The night before serving, grease a 9×13-inch pan.
  • Brown sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove sausage to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • In a large bowl or blender, combine eggs, milk, yogurt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Place half the bag of tater tots evenly in the pan.
  • Distribute cooked sausage evenly over the tater tots.
  • Stir 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the mozzarella cheese into the egg mixture. Pour cheesy egg mixture over the tater tots.
  • Top with remaining tater tots. Gently press the tater tots into the egg mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Cover with foil and store in the refrigerator overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees and remove casserole from the refrigerator.
  • Leave foil on the casserole and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the center is set. Let rest 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

This is a great gluten-free meal. Most tater tots (such as Ore-Ida) are gluten free. 
Our favorite sausage is a combo of ½-pound hot, ½-pound maple. Give it a try!
Placing tater tots on both the bottom and top of the casserole ensures a soft potato layer on the bottom and a crispy, crunchy potato layer on the top. 
Serve with ketchup, salsa, or chili sauce. 
This breakfast casserole can be prepared and baked right before serving, although allowing the tater tots to absorb the egg mixture for at least ½ hour is recommended. 
This recipe can be pre-baked, covered, and frozen. When preparing to bake, let casserole sit on the counter, uncovered, for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 325 degrees; COVER with foil and bake until warmed through,  about 30 minutes. 

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