Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a hearty, make-ahead breakfast that’s perfect for weekend mornings, holiday brunches, or feeding a crowd. Loaded with crispy tater tots, seasoned sausage, eggs, and two types of cheese, this comfort food classic bakes up golden and bubbly — no thawing, no fuss.

Looking for a hands-off breakfast that still delivers serious flavor? This Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole is your answer. Everything you love about a full breakfast — sausage, eggs, cheese, and crispy potatoes — baked together in one comforting dish. It’s freezer-friendly, easy to customize, and loved by both picky eaters and brunch guests alike. Make it ahead and pop it in the oven when you need it.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Zero fuss: No need to thaw tater tots
• Make ahead: Refrigerate or freeze before baking
• Freezer-friendly: Bake now or later
• Versatile: Great for breakfast, brunch, or dinner
• Crowd-pleaser: Feeds 6 and scales up easily

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 lbs hot breakfast sausage
• 1 (30–32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• Cooking spray (for greasing pan)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2: Cook the Sausage

In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3: Assemble the Casserole

In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, frozen tater tots, cheddar, and mozzarella. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 4: Make the Egg Mixture

In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pour evenly over the sausage and tot mixture.

Step 5: Bake

Bake uncovered for 60–70 minutes, or until eggs are fully set and top is golden. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

To Make Ahead: Cover and refrigerate unbaked casserole overnight. Bake as directed the next morning, adding 5–10 minutes if still cold.

To Freeze: Cover tightly with foil and freeze unbaked. Thaw in the fridge overnight before baking as usual.

⏱️ Recipe Details

this recipe

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Servings: 6

🔢 Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx.)

• Calories: 620
• Protein: 28g
• Carbs: 30g
• Fat: 45g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 950mg

💡 Tips & Variations

• Add veggies: Stir in sautéed bell peppers, spinach, or green onions
• Swap the meat: Try bacon, ham, or turkey sausage
• Spice it up: Use pepper jack cheese or spicy sausage
• More eggy: Add 2 extra eggs for a fluffier, higher casserole
• Smaller batch? Halve the recipe and bake in an 8×8-inch dish

❓ FAQs

Can I use thawed tater tots?
Yes, but frozen tots hold their shape better during baking.

Can I freeze leftovers?
Absolutely. Cool completely, slice into portions, and freeze. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Can I make this in a slow cooker?
Yes — layer ingredients in a greased slow cooker and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.

Is this good for dinner?
100%! It’s satisfying enough to serve any time of day.

Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole

A comforting, freezer-friendly breakfast casserole loaded with sausage, eggs, cheese, and crispy tater tots. Perfect for holiday brunch or meal prep.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Servings: 12

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 430

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• – 2 lbs hot breakfast sausage
• – 1 30–32 oz bag frozen tater tots
• – 1 tsp salt
• – ½ tsp pepper
• – ¼ tsp garlic powder
• – ¼ tsp onion powder
• – 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• – ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• – 8 large eggs
• – 2 cups milk
• – Cooking spray for greasing

Equipment

• 9×13-inch baking dish
• Skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook sausage in a skillet until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. In a large bowl, mix cooked sausage, tater tots, and cheeses. Pour into the baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pour over the sausage-tot mixture.
5. Bake uncovered for 60–70 minutes, until eggs are set and golden on top.
6. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

– Can be assembled and refrigerated overnight
– Freezes well unbaked or baked in portions
– Add vegetables or swap meats to customize

🧾 Conclusion

This Tater Tot Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a foolproof favorite — rich, cheesy, and endlessly flexible. Whether you’re prepping breakfast for guests, holiday brunch, or weekday freezer meals, this one-pan wonder always delivers. Bake it once and watch it become a family tradition.