Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

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.

Open the package of bacon and cut it into thin strips to make homemade bacon bits.

Cook the bacon in a pan on medium-high heat until golden brown.

Chop the fresh chives finely.

In a bowl, crack a dozen eggs and add the chopped chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and a little milk. Whisk together.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Arrange the tater tots on the bottom of the baking dish.

Sprinkle the tater tots with a little salt and pepper.

Cover the tater tots with half of the shredded cheese.

Drain excess grease from the cooked bacon and add half of the bacon to the baking dish, spreading it around.

Pour the egg mixture over the tater tots and bacon in the baking dish.

Add the remaining cheese on top.

If preparing ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to two days. Otherwise, bake in the preheated oven for about an hour.

Check the casserole; the edges should be golden and the eggs set with a little movement but not runny.

After baking, add the remaining bacon bits and extra chives on top.

Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before cutting and serving.

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