Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is so easy and can be made ahead with your favorite meats! Crispy tots are baked to perfection with ham, cheese, and the best creamy egg mixture. This casserole is fluffy, cheesy, easy to customize and always satisfies!
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
I'm a sucker for a good breakfast casserole on the weekend - especially recipes like this one that are so incredibly easy. Whether I’m just hanging out at home with my family or hosting a brunch with friends, a good tater tot casserole goes a long way! Fluffy, creamy, seasoned eggs bake to perfection with cheese, tater tots, and whatever meat you like best. I tend to use ham, but sausage or bacon also work well. You can alter this easy casserole in so many ways to best fit your needs!
Speaking of tater tot casseroles, you’ve got to try more of my favorite recipes like the Best Ever Tater Tot Casserole, this fun Tater Tot Chili Dog Casserole and Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole.
Can I Make This Breakfast Casserole Ahead?
Yes! Nothing quite like having breakfast ready to go on an early morning, right? You can make this breakfast casserole ahead and refrigerate it overnight or for up to 12 hours unbaked. If you want to freeze this casserole, you will want to bake it first. Then let it slowly thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed in the recipe card.
How to Make this Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Prepare. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Add the first few ingredients. Place the tater tots, diced ham, (or cooked bacon or sausage) 1 cup of cheddar, and 1 cup of mozzarella into the dish. Toss with your hands to combine.
Make the egg mixture. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sour cream, seasonings, and hot sauce if using.
Pour the eggs into the dish. Pour the egg mixture all over the tater tot mixture. Try to make sure everything is evenly spread out.
Bake. Bake the casserole for 45 minutes. Then, top it off with the remaining half cup of cheese, return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes until melted.
Enjoy! Let the casserole cool for just a few minutes, then slice and serve!
Storing Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Once the casserole has cooled to room temperature, you can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I recommend reheating leftovers in the oven until warmed through, not the microwave.
You can also freeze this baked casserole to keep it good for even longer! Bake as directed, allow to cool completely, then cover tightly in foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
Ingredient and Recipe Notes:
Diced Ham - This is a great recipe if you have any leftover holiday ham you need to use before it goes bad! You can also swap it for bacon or breakfast sausage if preferred.
Cheese - I like to use a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Feel free to use any other cheese you prefer, like monterrey jack, gouda, or parmesan.
Seasonings - A simple blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder give the creamy egg mixture the very best flavor. You can add other spices for even more flavor if you’d like! Something like smoked paprika would add a delicious unique flavor.
Sour Cream - I recommend using sour cream that has its full fat content. Low fat sour cream won’t create the same thick, creamy consistency we’re aiming for with our eggs.
Eggs - If possible, try to use some eggs that have deep golden yolks. They usually yield the best results. But, any eggs will work totally fine, you can even use a liquid egg substitute if that's what you have!
Enjoy!
~Nichole
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 30-32 Ounce Bag Frozen Tater Tots
- 16 Ounces Diced Ham*** SEE NOTE ON MEAT
- 1 ½ Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella or Monterrey Jack Cheese
- 8 Large Eggs
- ½ Cup Milk
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1-2 Teaspoons Hot Sauce, Optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the tater tots, diced ham, 1 Cup of cheddar, and 1 Cup of mozzarella into the baking dish. Toss with your hands to combine.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, sour cream, seasonings, and hot sauce if using.
- Pour the egg mixture over the tater tot mixture in prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until golden brown. Top with remaining ½ Cup of cheese and return to oven for 5 more minutes until melted.
I have looked through the comments and don’t see any explanation for how long to cook it after freezing and thawing it, and some confusion about the terms of baking vs reheating. If I have baked it fully following the recipe and then freeze it & let it thaw overnight to reheat the next morning, how long do I reheat it for?
This was really good!! I like that the cheese topping wasn’t added too early and that the tater tots were nice a crispy! Good texture. I added a teaspoon or so of spicy brown mustard to complement the ham. Best breakfast casserole recipe I’ve tried so far!! Thanks! 😊
I added onion and BBQ sauce drizzle and it is so yummy. 10/10 would reccomend!
This was so easy to make! Rave reviews from everyone who ate it. Thank you for sharing.
Family loved this recipe. Thank you
Can this be cooked in a crockpot overnight?
Made this and added diced green chilies to the mix…….cut into individual servings and freezes well for quick morning breakfast meals….very delicious….
How long do you bake if you have frozen, and then thawed it?
Very very yummy. I made a 1/2 batch as there is only two of us. I cooked it in a 9x9 stone dish for the same time and then on broil low for 5 mins (we like our eggs well done). Very good. Will be saving this recipe!
This was so good and can be customized to your liking. I used 1/2 the amount of ham and added sautéed onions, spinach and mushrooms. Will be making this again!
My 4th or 5th time making this. Delicious! Freezes well for quick meals during the week.
4 out the 6 people in my family loved it! Those numbers are unheard of. ? Thank you for a wonderful recipe. I’d like to try it with bacon next time. I’d also like to try it with peppers and onions. The sour cream made this dish remind me of the flavor of ranch dip. So good, so easy!
This casserole was so easy to make and was absolutely delicious!