Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole With Bacon
This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole With Bacon is a crave-worthy breakfast casserole that is loaded with tater tots, bacon, ham, cheese, and eggs.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 386kcal
Cost: $11.12
Equipment
- 9x13-inch casserole dish
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- measuring cups
- Liquid measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
EGG MIXTURE:
- 15 large eggs
- ¼ cup half and half
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Dash of pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ Creole Seasoning optional but highly recommend for flavor
FILLING:
- ½ pound deli or dinner ham sliced or cubed into small pieces
- 8 oz bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
TOP LAYER:
- 1 32 oz bag of frozen tater tots
- 6 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled into pieces
TOPPINGS: (all optional)
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced mushrooms
- Diced bell peppers
- Chopped fresh spinach
- Chives
- Salsa
- Sour cream
Instructions
PREHEAT OVEN AND PREP CASSEROLE DISH:
- Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
MAKE EGG MIXTURE:
- Whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl. Stir until combined.
ASSEMBLE CASSEROLE:
- Evenly spread the diced ham on the bottom of the dish. Cover the ham with ¾ of the cheeses.
- Completely cover the cheese with the tater tots arranged in neat rows.
- Top the tater tots with the egg mixture and then refrigerate overnight or until ready to bake. If you're baking right away, then you don't need to refrigerate the casserole.
BAKE:
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
- Remove the casserole and top with the remaining cheese and crumbled bacon. Bake for another 5-10 minutes.
COOL AND SERVE:
- Place the casserole on a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. Serve with toppings (all optional).
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 247mg | Sodium: 831mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 584IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 2mg