Baked Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Baked Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and savory dish perfect for a family breakfast or brunch. Featuring layers of crispy tater tots, diced ham, and a blend of cheeses, all held together with a creamy mixture of eggs, milk, and sour cream. It’s flavorful, easy to prepare, and customizable with optional hot sauce for a little kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Tater Tot Layer
- 1 bag (30–32 oz) frozen potato puffs (tater tots)
Meat and Cheese
- 16 oz diced cooked ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (for topping)
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 to 2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the casserole evenly.
- Prepare Tater Tots: Spread the frozen tater tots evenly in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish creating a crisp base layer for the casserole.
- Add Ham and Cheese Layers: Sprinkle the diced cooked ham evenly over the tater tots, followed by layering the shredded cheddar and shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese across the top.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and optional hot sauce until well combined and creamy.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered tater tots, ham, and cheese in the baking dish, allowing it to soak in between the layers.
- Top with Extra Cheese: Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole to form a cheesy crust once baked.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set, the top is golden brown, and the tater tots are crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove casserole from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy your hearty breakfast casserole.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase hot sauce or add chopped jalapeños to the egg mixture.
- Use turkey or chicken ham as a leaner alternative to regular ham.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ham and add sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
- Feel free to substitute cheese varieties based on preference or availability.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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