Description
This Sausage Cream Cheese Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate comfort breakfast! Loaded with savory sausage, creamy cheese, and crispy tater tots, it’s the perfect make-ahead dish for brunches, holidays, or busy mornings. Keyword: Sausage Cream Cheese Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
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1 lb breakfast sausage
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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6 large eggs
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 cups frozen tater tots
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Chopped chives or green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
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Cook the Sausage:
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Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling as it cooks.
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Drain excess fat. Stir in cream cheese until fully combined. Remove from heat.
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Prepare the Egg Mixture:
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In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using).
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Assemble the Casserole:
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Spread the sausage-cream cheese mixture on the bottom.
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Pour the egg mixture over the top.
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Sprinkle with both cheeses.
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Layer tater tots evenly over the top.
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Bake:
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, until eggs are set and tater tots are golden and crispy.
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Garnish and Serve:
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Let cool for a few minutes.
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Garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired. Serve warm.
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Notes
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For added flavor, use spicy sausage or add sautéed veggies.
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Great for meal prep—reheats well.
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Make ahead the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
