An easy tater tot breakfast casserole recipe that's chocked full of fresh veggies and cheese. This breakfast casserole is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. It can easily feed a group so also great for holidays or when you're having guests. Easy, Delicious, Gluten Free, Vegetarian.
So let me just say that this Tater Tot breakfast casserole is definitely guest worthy or a special occasion brunch worthy...
Also great as delicious family dinner packed with tons of flavor.
And yes... I've had this casserole for dinner on many occasions.
So if you're into having breakfast for dinner like we are... then you'll need to add this one to your to do list.
Cause tater tots are perfect in casseroles or along side a veggie burger for an easy tasty meal.
How to make this Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole:
You'll want to start by prepping your veggies for the casserole...
Rinsing, chopping and dicing them all up.
Vegetables used in this Tater Tot Casserole:
- Onions
- Bell Peppers
- Mushrooms
- Kale
- Green Onions for topping- optional
Can I substitute with different vegetables?
You most certainly can! If your family doesn't like peppers.... feel free to leave them out.
But don't skip the onions cause those are recommended for optimal flavor.
And the mushrooms which are often used as a meat substitute in lots of different vegetarian recipes.
Particularly since they have a dense meaty texture when cooked.
Once everything is chopped and ready to go just heat a little butter or olive oil in a skillet to get started.
You can use olive oil or butter but I prefer to use a little of both.
Then start by adding your onions and bell peppers for a few minutes first till translucent, next add mushrooms and lastly the kale just long enough to wilt it.
Once it's sautéed nicely just pop it on top of the frozen tater tots in a buttered 9x13 casserole pan.
Pour your egg & cheese mixture over the top and bake.
Can I make this Breakfast Casserole Ahead:
This can definitely be made ahead. I like to bake if first, allow it to cool, then cover and it will keep in the fridge till ready to serve.
Just warm in the oven prior to serving.
How long can you store it:
Once baked and properly stored in a covered dish in the fridge it will last for 3-4 days.
And still quite tasty... Me & the husband ate this for dinner multiple days in a row when testing the recipe. 😋
No complaints here!
Other Breakfast ideas.....
AND IF YOU TRY THIS RECIPE PLEASE BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW…..
I’d love to hear if you make this & how you like it. Plus please be sure to include a star rating.
Until next time- xoxo
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. butter plus some to butter casserole pan
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers chopped
- 12 ounces fresh mushrooms
- 2 cups chopped kale
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
- 8 eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup half & half cream
- couple dashes of hot sauce
- salt & pepper to taste
- 16 ounces frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter 9x13 casserole pan and set aside.
- Meanwhile heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped yellow onion and bell peppers and saute 1-2 minutes till fragrant.
- Add mushrooms and cook another 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.
- Add kale, garlic powder and cook another 1-2 minutes until slightly wilted.
- Spread frozen tater tots out on bottom on 9X13 buttered casserole dish.
- Layer mushroom, kale, onion. pepper mixture on top of frozen tater tots and spread out evenly.
- In medium mixing bowl beat eggs, sour cream, half & half and cheese reserving ½ cup for topping. Add, salt & pepper to taste and combine well.
- Pour evenly over casserole.
- Bake in preheated oven 35 -40 minutes.
- Five minutes prior to being done top with reserved cheese.
Notes
Nutrition
Updated - originally posted December 2016
Marie
Tator tots seem bland. What can I do to jazz them up a little
Stephanie
Hi Marie, did you make the tater tot breakfast casserole? I'm not sure what your question is?
Dee
When making ahead, what temperature do you recommend reheating it and for how long. I want to make it the night before. Thanks.
Stephanie
Hi Dee, I recommend reheating the already baked casserole in a 350 degree oven covered for about 20 minutes.
Tonya
This recipe looks great! Is this something I can easily multiply for a large group? I’d like to use a 32oz bag of tator tots, but multiplying the other ingredients accordingly seems like too much. Recommendation?
Stephanie
Thanks Tonya and it really was good! I'm not sure how many people you're trying to feed, but I'd recommend just using about 16 ounces of the tater tots for this recipe(I just think 32 oz would be too much) and then maybe doubling up the eggs(10) and adding about another 1/2 cup greek yogurt to the eggs. As far as the veggies go I think it would be enough mushrooms & onions, but just try adding some extra kale or spinach to it..Also it wouldn't hurt to add some extra cheese..Can never have too much cheese. Good luck & let me know how it turns out 🙂
Igor @ Cooking The Globe
A perfect weekend breakfast! Cheese, eggs, mushrooms, what else do you need?
Stef
So true Igor..the perfect weekend breakfast 🙂
CC
I've never had anything like this before. I can imagine that it's easy to put together and serve for big parties!
Stef
It really is easy to put together and would be great for big parties or it's even good leftover.
Scarlet @ Family Focus Blog
Oh my goodness. I bet my son would love this. I will try it for his next classroom brunch party.
chewtown
What a delicious start to any day - I feel like if I ate this I'd be super happy for the whole day... because, let's face it, tater tots make everyone happy!
Stef
Thanks and Yes they do 🙂
Byte Sized Nutrition
I love adding tutor tots and hash browns to breakfast casseroles.. it adds the perfect "crust"! Great idea adding some Greek yogurt to the mix - never thought to do that!
Stef
Thanks! I love using yogurt in a lot of recipes for added nutrition and flavor 🙂
Stef
Thanks Natalie and Yeh for cheeese!!!
Natalie | Natalie's Food & Health
I LOVE make ahead breakfasts. Breakfast is most important meal in my family so we DO make it count 😉 That's why I really love wholesome recipes like this one. It has everything that we need - proteins, healthy fats... it's full of veggies, flavours and off course cheeeseee! Yey for that! Looks delicious Stef! Pinning 😉