Tator Tot Breakfast Casserole
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- Carbohydrate 2.59031725532486 g
- Cholesterol 101.357301307491 mg
- Fat 35.7153941673249 g
- Fiber 0.0151440705128205 g
- Protein 23.0001553776943 g
- Saturated Fat 14.8832930233757 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (168g)
- Sodium 834.058639666616 mg
- Sugar 2.57517318481204 g
- Trans Fat 2.93618636282638 g
- Calories 428 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Fry bacon and set aside.
- Brown sausage and drain.
- Mix together sausage , cheese and Tator Tots.
- If you don't have enough Cheddar add in Mozzeralla.
- Spray 9 x 12 backing pan and spread out the Tator Tot mixture.
- don't forget the green pepper in here if you like.
- Whisk together milk, salt, pepper and onion powder.
- Taste and adjust to your liking, then whisk in eggs.
- Pour mixture over tots.
- Bake 50-60 minutes or until eggs set up.
- Garnish with bacon and green onion if you prefer.
- I cut this recipe in half to feed 4 and used a smaller casserole dish.
Balancing the Plate
Heavy bakes require contrasting acidity to clear the palate. A sharp arugula salad dressed simply with lemon juice and olive oil cuts through the richness of two pounds of pork sausage and melted cheddar. Fresh fruit such as sliced grapefruit or tart green apples provides a necessary watery crunch against dense starches. Pour hot, black coffee to bridge the gap between heavy fats and bright fruit notes.
Baking Mechanics
Raw potato cylinders rely on direct contact with a preheated 350-degree oven surface to achieve exterior crispness beneath the egg custard. Drain cooked sausage thoroughly in a colander before mixing to prevent excess grease from blocking proper egg coagulation. Whisk milk, salt, pepper, onion powder, and whole eggs vigorously until completely homogenized before pouring the liquid over the frozen tots. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, watching for the center to puff firmly and the edges to turn golden brown. For specific dietary adjustments, substitute standard dairy milk with unsweetened almond milk at a one-to-one ratio without altering structural integrity.
