Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole | Easy and Delicious Recipe for Brunch | Hey Y'all

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while processed cheese is often less expensive.

cooked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is leaner, while ground beef can be more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: unsweetened almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water can be used for a lighter dish.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned bell pepper

Zucchini is lower in calories, and canned options are often less expensive.

Gather all ingredients including 12 eggs, milk, monterey jack cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, tater tots, salt, black pepper, and bacon.

Crack 12 eggs into a small bowl to check for shells and bad eggs, then pour them into a large bowl.

Add 1 cup of milk and 4 ounces of grated monterey jack cheese to the eggs and whisk together until combined.

Grate 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese and set aside.

Grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

Arrange 32 ounces of tater tots evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.

Pour the egg and cheese mixture carefully over the tater tots, spreading it out if it clumps together.

Top the casserole with the grated sharp cheddar cheese.

Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight if making ahead, or bake immediately.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

While the casserole is baking, cook bacon in the oven until crispy, then chop it up.

Remove the casserole from the oven and top with the chopped bacon before serving.

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