Savory Bacon, Egg, and Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
This savory breakfast casserole combines crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and golden tater tots for a hearty morning meal. It's easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- chopped green onions for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving the grease in the skillet.
- Sauté the diced onion in the bacon grease until soft and translucent.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread the frozen tater tots evenly across the bottom.
- Distribute the crispy bacon and sautéed onions over the tater tots.
- Pour the egg mixture over the tater tots, bacon, and onions.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the eggs are set and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using smoked paprika.