Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with Italian Sausage

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.

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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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole