BEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE RECIPE - So GOOD - its not just for breakfast!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork sausage can be more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories, while the water + cornstarch mix is budget-friendly.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while white bread is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pour the tater tots into a greased casserole dish, flattening them into a single layer.

Bake the tater tots in the oven for 20 minutes.

Chop the green onions and set aside in a bowl.

Slice the bacon into small pieces and cook in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.

Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate.

Reserve the bacon grease in a bowl for future use.

Crumble the mild pork sausage into the skillet and cook until browned, adjusting the heat to low-medium.

Crack a dozen fresh eggs into a bowl and whisk them together with 1 cup of whole milk, salt, and pepper to taste.

Add the chopped green onions, cooked sausage, and most of the cooked bacon into the egg mixture, reserving some bacon for topping later.

Add several handfuls of sharp cheddar cheese to the egg mixture, reserving some for topping.

Pour the egg mixture over the baked tater tots in the casserole dish, spreading it evenly.

Top the casserole with the reserved cheese and return it to the oven, adjusting the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, checking to ensure the eggs are fully cooked and not wiggly.

Once done, remove from the oven and top with the reserved bacon and chopped green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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