Indulge in a delightful morning dish with the Best Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole! This flavorful recipe combines the crispy, golden perfection of tater tots with the rich flavors of eggs, cheese, and savory breakfast meats.
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare a 9x13" baking dish with nonstick spray.
Spread frozen tater tots in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Reserve the tater tots that do not fit on the bottom to place on the top.
Sprinkle cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon evenly over the tater tots.
Evenly spread 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the meat and tater tots.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the egg mixture over the tater tots, meat, and cheese in the baking dish.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese on top. Place the rest of the tater tots over the top.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake about 40 minutes in preheated oven. Uncover and bake 20-30 minutes more, or until golden, bubbly and cooked in the center. Rest for about 10 minutes, then cut and enjoy!
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