Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

Name: Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled); 1 lb breakfast sausage (No casings. We like Hot Jimmy Dean); 2 cups whole milk; 3 eggs (extra large); 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (if not adding onions); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (if not adding garlic); 2 lbs frozen tater tots; 1/4 teaspoon salt (salt to taste); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Submitted by Pokey in San Antonio

"My family loves this recipe. I got this off the internet some time ago, and have been experimenting with it ever sense. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination--change up the bacon flavor, the type of sausage (chorizos), type of cheese (Pepper Jack), add different peppers (jalapenos), garlic, onions, etc. This is a great recipe when you have house guests--it can be made the night before and baked up hot and hearty the next morning."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8

ingredients

6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1 lb breakfast sausage (No casings. We like Hot Jimmy Dean)
2 cups whole milk
3 eggs (extra large)
2 ¹⁄₂ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground black pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon onion powder (if not adding onions)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder (if not adding garlic)
2 lbs frozen tater tots
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt (salt to taste)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

directions

Brown sausage, drain and layer onto the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan/dish. Evenly sprinkle 2 cups of the cheese over the cooked sausage.
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, pepper, onion and garlic powder, and salt. Pour evenly over the sausage/cheese. Layer on frozen tater tots. If not baking right away, cover tightly with foil and chill until ready to bake.
Pre heat oven to 350°F Place casserole in oven (middle rack) and bake for 35 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and crumbled bacon and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until sides are bubbling and top is golden brown.
Garnish with chopped parsley, and let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

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Pokey in San Antonio

United States

<p>I'm a retired USAF pilot (32 years), now as a Systems Engineer, I'm 10 years into a second career with an engineering firm, supporting the military. I love to hunt, fish, camp, hike and, of course--cook. I collect cook books and recipes from all kinds of sources. I was so glad to find this web site to help me organize my favorite recipes, and find new ones. My favorite cooking style is BBQ/Smoking. I also love to cook elaborate meals for family and friends. Having lived overseas for many years, I've picked up a lot of recipes for German, French, Italian, Thai, and Greek dishes.</p>

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