You will love this tater tot breakfast casserole recipe. Cheese, eggs, sausage, peppers, and onions are baked over tater tots for incredible flavor with every bite.
Make it for an easy, crowd pleasing meal. It is the perfect hearty breakfast dish for lazy weekends or special occasions.
"I made this for dinner when my daughter's family came to my house for a Pre-Christmas dinner. Everyone loved it....even my three granddaughters who have very different and distinct palettes. I used ground breakfast pork sausage which came from a locally raised pig I purchased at the 2025 Humboldt County Fair Junior Livestock Auction. We will be putting this casserole on our annual list of dishes to make during the holidays (and probably throughout the year too!). I substituted orange and red sweet mini peppers for the bell peppers as that is what I had." ★★★★★-Cindy
This casserole is called a "breakfast" dish, but don't let that stop you from eating it at dinner time! I personally love breakfast for dinner.
This meal is balanced with enough meat and carbs to fill the hungriest stomachs any time of the day! I hope you love it as much as we do. Enjoy! Xoxo -Katie.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following simple ingredients to make tater tot breakfast casserole.
- frozen tater tots- You can substitute with hash browns.
- eggs
- breakfast sausage-I use pork breakfast sausage for this recipe. You can substitute with turkey sausage or chicken sausage. You can also cut up breakfast sausage links. If you want to change things up, you can substitute chopped ham or bacon.
- heavy cream- You can substitute with whole milk.
- red pepper-Yellow or orange peppers are good substitutes.
- bell pepper-You can omit if you do not like bell pepper. For added spice, you can substitute with a drained can of green chile or a few jalapenos.
- onion-I used yellow onions, but you can use green, white, or red onions for this recipe.
- cheddar cheese-I prefer sharp cheddar. You can use mild or medium cheddar.
- pepper jack cheese-This gives the breakfast casserole a little kick in heat and flavor. If you do not want the added spice, you can use Monterrey Jack cheese or all cheddar.
*Full recipe with ingredient measurements is located at the bottom of the page in the recipe card.
Steps
Follow these simple steps to make tater tot breakfast casserole.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x 13 baking dish. Add tater tots to the bottom of the baking dish until a full layer is formed and the bottom is completely covered.
- In a skillet, brown the breakfast sausage. Add in the bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion cook together until everything is fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Layer cooked breakfast sausage mixture over the tater tots.
- In a large bowl, mix cheddar and pepper jack cheese together.
- Layer half of the cheese over the sausage. Then refrigerate the other half of cheese for later.
- In a mixing bowl, mix eggs, heavy cream, and salt and pepper.
- Pour egg mixture over the cheese. Cover the casserole with foil. Bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from oven and remove foil. Add remaining cheese. Then bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes until center egg filling is completely cooked and cheese is melted. Rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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Topping suggestions
This sausage tater tot casserole can be served as is. Or you can add your favorite toppings such as green onions, jalapenos, salsa, and sour cream. I personally like it with a little hot sauce for extra heat!
Serving Tip
Once the casserole is cooked, allow it to rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This allows the casserole to set and makes it easier to slice and serve.
Can you make sausage breakfast casserole the night before?
This is an easy make-ahead breakfast that can be assembled the night before. Assemble according to directions, cover with foil, and refrigerate.
When ready to cook, remove from the refrigerator, and bake according to directions. Because you are baking from a cold temperature, you may need to add 5 to 10 minutes.
If you make this breakfast casserole, please tell me what you think in the comment section! It would mean the world to me to hear back. My readers will appreciate the information also.
Also post your picture of your casserole on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
📖 Recipe
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole with Sausage, Eggs, & Cheese
Equipment
- 9 x13 baking dish
- skillet
- foil
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 onion diced
- 8 eggs
- 1½ cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x 13 baking dish. Add tater tots to the bottom of the baking dish until a full layer is formed and the bottom is completely covered. (You may have a few tater tots left over.)32 ounces frozen tater tots
- In a skillet, brown the breakfast sausage. Add in the bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion cook together until everything is fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.1 pound breakfast sausage, 1 bell pepper , 1 red bell pepper , 1 onion
- Layer cooked breakfast sausage mixture over the tater tots.
- In a mixing bowl, mix cheddar and pepper jack cheese together.8 ounces cheddar cheese, 4 ounces pepper jack cheese
- Layer half of the cheese over the sausage. Then refrigerate the other half of cheese for later.
- In a mixing bowl, mix eggs, heavy cream, and salt and pepper.8 eggs, 1½ cup heavy cream, salt and pepper to taste
- Pour egg mixture over the cheese. Cover the casserole with foil. Bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from oven and remove foil. Add remaining cheese. Then bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes until center egg filling is completely cooked and cheese is melted. Rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve as is or add your favorite toppings such as green onions, jalapenos, salsa, and sour cream.
Cindy says
I made this for dinner when my daughter's family came to my house for a Pre-Christmas dinner. Everyone loved it....even my three granddaughters who have very different and distinct palettes. I used ground breakfast pork sausage which came from a locally raised pig I purchased at the 2025 Humboldt County Fair Junior Livestock Auction. We will be putting this casserole on our annual list of dishes to make during the holidays (and probably throughout the year too!). I substituted orange and red sweet mini peppers for the bell peppers as that is what I had.
Savita says
This tater tot breakfast casserole has become a staple in my weekend brunch lineup! It's the ultimate comfort food dish that never fails to impress.
Jamie says
This is perfect for breakfast it is easy to use and simple. i hope my kids will love this!!!
Amy Liu Dong says
Oh my, another awesome casserole dish we gonna love and enjoy! This breakfast tater tot recipe looks incredibly delicious! It's overloaded with stuff we love to have! Just totally love it!
DK Park says
This is one of my family's favorite breakfast that I made. It was delicious and easy to make, we can actually eat this even at dinner.
Noelle says
I've been hearing so much about tater tot casseroles and have wanted to try! Love the images for inspiration—thank you for the recipe!
Hayley Dhanecha says
Wholesome family breakfast recipe that is packed with flavours and so easy to make. We really enjoyed it over the weekend for brunch.
Jamie says
Wow! This is such a great-looking casserole recipe! It looks amazingly delicious and overloaded with stuff we want! A perfect dish for such an awesome breakfast meal! Loved it!
Valentina says
This looks so delicious! I love trying out new recipes and this looks like the perfect breakfast recipe to share with the family. Can’t wait to try it and thanks for sharing.
Tammy says
Oh what a delicious family breakfast dish for the weekends! I love how creative people are with tater tots! Always such fun recipes to try ^_^
Erin says
I found a ton of tater tots in the freezer today and made this. It was AMAZING! This is going in the regular rotation. Thanks a ton!
Sean says
I love tater tots and this was such a great brunch item for a shower my friends were having. They all loved it.
Bernice says
You had me at tater tots! I'm such a sucker for them and this is such an easy breakfast casserole. I made it for our Sunday family brunch and it was a huge hit!
Jenny says
This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole recipe from Katie packs bold flavors in every bite. The versatility of this dish will allow you to delight family and friends for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy!
Gloria says
Just what I need for my next brunch gathering. Works for breakfast for dinner too. I know it will be a hit with the family.
Zhen says
Am a big cheese fan so I loved this recipe, it was a great way to start the day! (first time trying breakfast casserole!)
Amy Casey says
Such an easy and satisfying breakfast. I just all-in-one dishes like this one. My weekend guests loved it!
Jamie says
Oh my, this casserole dish looks amazingly delicious! Definitely a complete meal perfect for breakfast! Totally love this recipe!
Amy Liu Dong says
I love this recipe and to be honest, this is one of my favorite breakfasts to eat. So yummy!