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Tater Tot Breakfast Skillet

September 2, 2019 By Dawn 8 Comments

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Tater Tot Breakfast Skillet a simple hearty breakfast that the whole family will love. This cheesy breakfast casserole is made with breakfast sausage, eggs, green pepper, onion, milk, and of course tater tots.

Egg bake on white plate with grapes, blueberry, and fork on a plaid napkin

I like serving breakfast casserole dishes when the family comes home for a visit. They are quick to throw together or to make the night before. Baking these dishes make the process even simpler, no standing over a hot stove waiting for everything to get done. And, the best part of these dishes is that the big and small all seem to love them.

Plus you can make everything in one skillet. That means there is less clean up, which is always a good thing!

What size of skillet should I use for this tater tot breakfast skillet?

I use a 10-inch skillet for this recipe. But, if you don’t have a 10-inch and your skillet is larger I would suggest using a few more eggs and tater tots, the amount of sausage should be fine for let’s say a 12-inch skillet.

Can I make this tater tot breakfast skillet the night before?

To be honest I have not made this particular recipe the night before. Although, I would not suggest putting all of the ingredients together the night before. What I would suggest is to fry up the breakfast sausage and cut the vegetables the night before. Having the sausage and vegetables ready takes the longest amount of time, so if they are ready for you in the morning it should only take a few minutes to throw everything together. Breakfast would be done in less than an hour.

Golden tater tots with melted cheese in a cast-iron skillet

Can you freeze the leftovers?

If there are any leftovers I would not suggest freezing this breakfast casserole. Eating it fresh or reheated would be the way to go.

How to reheat this tater tot breakfast skillet?

Reheating this tater tot breakfast skillet is simple. Simply heat in the microwave. I would reheat an individual slice at a time until the preferred temperature. I actually like to make this recipe and take it to work with me for my lunch and it heats up super quick in the microwave and makes a tasty lunch. And, yes I am one of those people that love to eat breakfast for lunch or dinner.

Steps for making tater tot breakfast skillet:

First step: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Second step: In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet add the breakfast sausage and chopped green pepper, and onion. Fry until the sausage is completely browned and the vegetables are soft. Drain any grease that may be in the skillet.

pork sausage, eggs, onion, cheddar cheese, green pepper, and tater tots.
cast iron skillet with pork sausage, green peppers, and onions

Third step: Prepare the eggs for the dish. In a large bowl or measuring cup (I like using a glass measuring cup, it makes pouring the egg mixture over the meat easier) mix the eggs, milk, and cheese. Once the eggs are ready, pour the mixture over the prepared sausage.

Browned pork sauasage with green peppers and onion in a cast-iron skillet
Raw eggs in a glass measuring cup with a small whisk

Fourth step: Top the egg mixture with the tater tots. Don’t worry about thawing the frozen tots beforehand, they will be fine if they are frozen. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tots and bake.

Cast-iron skillet with tater tots and eggs
Golden tater tots with melted cheese in a cast-iron skillet

Fifth step: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the eggs are set, the tater tots are browned, and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and serve.

If you are looking for breakfast recipes check out these recipes:

  • Egg Sausage Breakfast Calzones
  • Breakfast Quesadillas
  • Blueberry Cream Toast

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Tater Tot Breakfast Skillet

This cheesy breakfast casserole is made with breakfast sausage, eggs, green pepper, onion, milk, and of course tater tots.

5 from 1 vote
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Tater tot breakfast skillet, Tater tot breakfast casserole, breakfast skillet
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Dawn

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pork breakfast sausage
  • 1/2 large green pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese divided
  • 16 ounces tater tots

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet add the pork breakfast sausage, green pepper, and onion cook over medium heat until the meat is browned and the vegetables soft.
  • In a medium bowl or a glass measuring cup add the eggs, milk, and cheese, mix until well blended. Pour the egg mixture over the browned meat.
  • Top the egg mixture with the frozen tater tots and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the eggs are set, the tater tots are slightly browned, and the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and serve.

Notes

  1. Use frozen tater tots, no need to unthaw before using.
  2. Drain any grease after browning the sausage.
  3. If using a larger skillet add additional eggs and tater tots. (addition time for baking may be needed).
  4. Reheat in microwave. 
 
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Fat: 28.5g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 1.1g | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 2mg

 

 

 

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  1. angiesrecipes

    September 3, 2019 at 12:05 am

    That looks like a perfectly comforting and delicious meal!

    Reply
    • Dawn

      September 3, 2019 at 7:03 pm

      Thanks Angie!

      Reply
  2. Carol Senn

    September 3, 2019 at 6:58 am

    I have family coming this weekend and I think I will serve this for breakfast. It sounds wonderful!

    Reply
    • Dawn

      September 3, 2019 at 7:12 am

      Thanks Carol! This recipe is easy to make. It really is a great breakfast.

      Reply
  3. David @ Spiced

    September 3, 2019 at 7:41 am

    5 stars
    Woah, this looks awesome, Dawn! I love a good breakfast casserole, and using the cast iron skillet here is an excellent idea. Pass me a serving spoon please! This is a great recipe for lazy weekend mornings for sure!

    Reply
    • Dawn

      September 3, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks David, we love this casserole on the weekend.

      Reply
  4. John / Kitchen Riffs

    September 3, 2019 at 5:55 pm

    What an awesome dish! TONS of flavor in this. Neat idea — thanks.

    Reply
    • Dawn

      September 3, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks John!

      Reply

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