Description
A hearty breakfast casserole loaded with crispy tater tots, savory sausage gravy, and melted cheese. Perfect for a filling morning meal or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 lb bulk pork sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (for egg mixture)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread tater tots evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes, until lightly golden.
- While tater tots bake, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking into crumbles, until browned. Do not drain.
- Sprinkle flour over the sausage and stir, cooking for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in 2 cups milk, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup milk, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Remove tater tots from oven. Pour egg mixture evenly over the tots. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar cheese and all mozzarella.
- Pour sausage gravy over the top, then sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until eggs are set and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chives if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a spicier version, add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the sausage gravy. You can also substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 18g