Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole – WellPlated.com

Comfort food for breakfast? Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole delivers! With crispy tater tots, eggs, cheddar, and savory sausage, this Midwest casserole is going to be a go-to for potluck brunches and holiday breakfasts.

Potatoes in their most fun form.

Mashed Potatoes are great, but if we’re ranking potatoes on a FUN scale, tater tots trump all. They bring a bit of whimsy to this breakfast casserole, along with some crispy goodness.

But it’s not all about fun! Tater tot breakfast casserole is also well-rounded breakfast, with eggs, sausage, cheese and potatoes to keep you full and satisfied. Plus, this easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes! Like Overnight French Toast, it’s also great for making ahead if you absolutely cannot with cooking in the morning.

Whether you’re hosting friends and family for a weekend brunch or need something to bring to a potluck, this breakfast casserole has you covered. Not feeding a crowd? You can still make the recipe and then freeze it in individual portions for heat-and-eat breakfasts.

Key Ingredients

You’ll find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.

• Breakfast Sausage. I usually use turkey sausage breakfast links, but pork sausage and vegetarian sausage also work.
• Eggs. You’ll need a whole carton!
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar is the go-to for breakfast casseroles (it’s also in my Healthy Breakfast Casserole and Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole), but you can use another cheese that’s assertive without being overpowering.
• Milk. I used 1%, but whatever you have on hand will work.
• Green Onions. They’ll add some onion flavor in the casserole, then as a garnish, they’ll also bring a pop of color and texture. For a milder flavor, you can use chives instead of green onions.
• Frozen Tater Tots. While I love homemade Tater Tots, keep it easy and use store-bought here.

Recipe Variations

• Vegetarian Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole. In addition to replacing the sausage with a plant-based option, you can skip the sausage altogether and add sautéed mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers instead.
• Bacon Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole. Replace the sausage with cooked, chopped bacon. (Air Fryer Bacon makes it easy.)
• Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole With Ham. Swap out the sausage for diced ham. This is an excellent way to use leftover Baked Ham.

What to Serve with Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

• Fruit. Serve fresh fruit alongside your breakfast casserole or, if you’re feeling ambitious, make a Fruit Salad.
• Muffins. I love pairing a savory breakfast option with something sweet. (It’s all about balance, right?!) Try Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins.
• Brunch Cocktails. If you’re making this casserole as part of a brunch spread, don’t forget the Peach Bellinis.