This bacon tater tot breakfast casserole is a flavorful and filling homemade breakfast casserole made with a delicious cheesy bacon-filled egg mixture baked over a layer of tater tots perfect for a weekend brunch and to serve for a crowd.
This breakfast casserole recipe is made with a cheesy egg mixture loaded with chopped bacon and baked over a layer of tater tots for a delicious homemade breakfast that is perfect for meal prep or to serve to a crowd.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy breakfast
- Crowd-pleaser recipe
- Great for meal prep
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Tater Tots - Tater tots are the base of this casserole recipe.
- Eggs - This recipe calls for a dozen eggs making it a filling and protein-packed recipe.
- Milk - We recommend using whole milk for this recipe.
- Sour Cream - Sour cream adds flavor and texture to the recipe.
- Cheese - This recipe calls for cream cheese and cheddar cheese,
- Bacon - We like to use freshly-cooked bacon for this recipe.
- Spices - This recipe calls for garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
Kitchen Tools & Equipment
- Baking Dish - We recommend using a 9x13 dish to bake the casserole in.
- Mixing Bowl - A mixing bowl is necessary to mix the ingredients together in.
- Cheese Grater - We recommend using a cheese grater to grate the cheddar cheese.
- Whisk - A whisk helps to easily mix the ingredients together.
How to Make the Recipe
Step 1. Spread the tater tots over the bottom of the baking dish.
Step 2. Pour the egg mixture over the tater tots.
Step 3. Bake the casserole in the oven.
Recipe Serving Suggestions
This recipe makes 12 servings and is perfect to serve as breakfast or brunch. You can make this recipe in single-serving baking tins to serve this recipe at a party.
If you like this recipe, you will love our other easy breakfast recipes.
- Homemade Pancakes
- Bacon Cheddar Croissant Breakfast Casserole
- Homemade French Toast
- Classic Biscuits & Gravy
- Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Expert Tips & Variations
- Make the casserole for a party. We made this recipe in single serving baking tins for a brunch party. Note that the baking time will vary if you use a smaller baking dish.
- Meal prep for easy breakfasts. This recipe is a great meal prep recipe because it provides a filling, protein-packed breakfast that is perfect for busy mornings.
How to Store
- Refrigerator -in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer - in a freezer-safe container for 2 months.
Recipe FAQ
You can easily prep this breakfast casserole ahead of time by preparing and assembling the casserole the night before. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake, allow the casserole to sit at room temperature while the oven preheats before baking in the oven.
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Bacon Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
This bacon tater tot breakfast casserole is a flavorful and filling homemade breakfast casserole made with a delicious cheesy bacon-filled egg mixture baked over a layer of tater tots perfect for a weekend brunch and to serve for a crowd.
Ingredients
- 28 oz bag tater tots
- 12 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups chopped bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Pour the tater tots into a 9x13 baking dish and spread them out over the bottom of the dish.
- Crack 12 eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Pour in the milk and sour cream and whisk to combine.
- Add the cubed cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, bacon and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Stir to mix together.
- Pour the egg mixture over the tater tots in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of the egg mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place the dish in the oven to bake for 45 minutes at 375 degrees.
- After 45 minutes, remove the foil from on top of the dish and place it back in the oven to bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven when the eggs are fully cooked.
- Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 579Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 17gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 276mgSodium: 1404mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 30g
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