Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so start it off right with a cheesy and delicious Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole that will get your motor running.

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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Why is it said that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day?”  Because it fuels our body and minds  and this breakfast casserole with tater tots is the perfect way to start your day or weekend off right.

It is a simple and sensational breakfast full of eggs, bacon, cheese and of course crispy golden brown tater tots.  A breakfast of champions ready to be devoured to energize us for the day ahead.

Can tater tot casserole be made ahead?

• Yes.  Simply combined the bisquick, milk, eggs, red onion, cooked bacon, and cheese in a large bowl.
• Transfer to a 9×13 casserole baking dish lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray and cover with foil.
• Place in the refrigerator up to 12 hours until ready to cook.

What are tater tots?

Tater tots are known for their cylindrical shape, golden brown color, and crispy texture. They are pieces of grated potatoes that have been deep fried and are found in the freezer section of the grocery store. To cook them, you simply place them in a 400 degree oven on a rimmed baking sheet, for 25 minutes.  Tater tots are served as a side with a dipping sauce, they make amazing casseroles.

Since this easy recipe for tater tot breakfast casserole is so versatile, you can truly customize it to your families liking by adding ground beef, bacon, sausage, yellow onion, jalapeños, different types of grated cheeses, or even sour cream!

Furthermore, it comes together quickly and will feed 6-7 people easily.  Tater Tot Casserole is comfort food at its breakfast best.

How do you make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole?

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl mix together, Bisquick, eggs, milk, cheese, onions, and bacon and pour into baking dish.  Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, remove from oven and set aside.
3. Pour frozen tater tots on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.  Pour cooked tater tots over the top of the baked casserole and top with remaining cheese.
4. Cook for 10 more minutes until cheese has melted and top with diced avocado, red pepper, bacon, and chopped chives.  Serve immediately.

Can you make Tater Tot Casserole Vegetarian?

• Yes.  This is a recipe that is very easy to change to accommodate your nutritional likes and dislikes.
• To make this vegetarian take out the bacon and add in more vegetables or even black or pinto beans.

Can you make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole in the crockpot?

• Yes.  Spray a slow cooker or crockpot with nonstick cooking spray and line it with half of the tater tots.
• In a large bowl mix Bisquick, eggs, milk, cooked bacon, cheese, onions, salt and pepper.  Pour over tater tots.
• Pour the remaining tater tots over egg mixture and top with remaining cheese.
• Cook on low 4-5 hours, or high 2-3 hours.

Breakfast is back and it begins with this easy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with bacon or sausage.  Make this the most important meal of your day.

It doesn’t have to be difficult, but it should always be delicious.

Key ingredients used for this recipe:

• Bisquick
• Tater Tots
• Bacon
• Colby Jack Cheese