
I know how some of y’all feel about dairy because you are not shy to share with me when I post recipes with cheese. So add it to your meal plan and tell me what you think! If you need to stick with dairy-free cheese, you can do that too. We all loved it and the kids told me I could “make this one regularly” which is always a great compliment and sweet relief! That saves you 10 minutes right there y’all! Then just layer the rest of the ingredients and pop it into the oven. You can see in the reel on Instagram HERE how I just press the sausage right into the pan. Yep, like some of my other one pot meals, this one does not require you to brown the meat in advance. But this casserole has a kicker that makes it even better… no precooking the meat! This is the easiest, most filling method I can use, besides my beloved Instant Pot recipes of course, to make sure the fam is fed. No longer! So like every household with growing teens, I’ve had to get more creative with how I stretch a meal or make enough food without breaking the bank.ĭespite negative feedback that my casseroles are ugly, I will keep making them as long as I’ve got an intact baking dish. I remember when I could make a dinner using a pound of meat and have leftovers for the next day. Published: DecemLast updated: SeptemBreakfast and Brunch Sharing is caring Jump to Recipe Enjoy a cheesy tater tot breakfast casserole even when you’re only cooking for a few people. I swear my kids are going to eat me out of house and home sometimes. Then uncover to let the cheese on top melt and bake for 15 more minutes until it is all cooked through and bubbly.Looking to feed a crowd easily for any meal of the day? This TATER TOT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE does the trick and comes together without browning the meat in advance! Leave it covered and bake for 30 minutes. Bake and enjoy– When you are ready to bake the casserole, remove the pan from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature as you preheat the oven.The eggs won’t have soaked into the potatoes to break them down as much but it will still be delicious. You can also make it the same day and skip this step. This will help all the liquid soak up into the potatoes. Refrigerate– Put a cover of aluminum foil over the top and let it refrigerate overnight.Add all that cheese all over the very top. Then you will take a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and seasoning salt together, and pour this all over the casserole. Sprinkle the meat and vegetables all over the top of the tots. No need to make it look pretty, they only need to be in a single layer. Assemble the casserole – Add the tater tots to a 9×13-inch pan.2 Add the onion to the skillet and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Set all of the bacon aside for topping later. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and leave the grease in the skillet. The vegetables should be cooked through but still have a little crispiness to them. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and extra crispy, 6-8 minutes. Prepare meat and vegetables- Start by cooking all the meat and raw vegetables.This breakfast casserole is so easy to make. *See the recipe card at the bottom of the page for detailed instructions and a list of ingredients. Shredded cheese– Colby and Cheddar cheese are the most popular breakfast cheeses since they are mild and pair nicely with eggs but switching it up with bold flavors like Swiss or Pepper Jack would give it a nice twist.Cook the meat and drain any excess grease before adding it to the casserole. Breakfast meat– 2 cups of any meat like sausage, bacon, ham, turkey sausage, or chicken will taste great in this casserole.You can also use frozen vegetables and there’s no need to thaw, just add frozen. Cook all the veggies until they are softened but still have a little crunch. I do recommend onions or onion powder as it gives a very savory flavor to the dish. Brown the meat - Medium heat in a skillet, breaking sausage into small pieces. The casserole in the pictures has red and green peppers and onions. Instructions Preheat oven to 375 and spray 9 x 13 pan with non stick cooking spray. Vegetables– you need 2 cups of any variety of veggies like peppers, onions, mushrooms, or zucchini.Eggs– large regular eggs worked well in the recipe but can be easily swapped out for brown eggs or more egg whites.No need to thaw them out either! You will need around 6 cups or 24 ounces of tots. Anything goes Try sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, or even broccoli pieces to give tater tot casserole a new flair Add seasonings or spices to your liking. Any brand or shape seems to work for this recipe. Tater tots– the best part of this dish is that it is made with frozen tater tots.
