Recipes Breakfast and Brunch Potatoes Tater Tot and Bacon Breakfast Casserole 4.4 (132) 115 Reviews 32 Photos A yummy Tater Tot breakfast casserole that's quick to throw together and great for guests or for Christmas morning. Submitted by SPezz Updated on September 7, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 32 32 32 32 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 (13x9-inch) dish Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Dotdash Meredith Food Studios This crowd-pleasing tater tot breakfast casserole recipe will keep you full at least until lunch. Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Ingredients This bacon-packed tater tot breakfast casserole is easy to make with a relatively short ingredient list: Bacon: This meaty recipe starts with a pound of diced bacon. Tater tots: You’ll need a package of frozen bite-size potato nuggets. Eggs: A full dozen eggs is required for this hearty breakfast casserole.Milk: You’ll need ½ cup of milk. Seasonings: Season the tater tot breakfast casserole with salt and pepper. Cheese: Shredded Cheddar is the perfect finishing touch. How to Make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below – but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this tater tot breakfast casserole: Cook the bacon and drain on paper towels.Spread the bacon in the bottom of a baking dish, then top with tater tots. Beat the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together, then pour it over the tots. Top with cheese and bake until the casserole is hot in the center. Test Kitchen Tips This tater tot breakfast casserole recipe was developed by Allrecipes user SPezz and tested in the Allrecipes Test Kitchen by Julia Levy. Here are some of her best tips and tricks: Grease the baking dish with cooking spray for easy removal.The bacon will take longer to cook than the recipe indicates if you’re using thick-cut bacon, according to Julia. You’ll know it’s done when it’s evenly browned and crispy. To cut down on prep time, make the bacon ahead of time to cut down prep before baking. How to Store Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Cover the tater tot breakfast casserole, then store it in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven. Can You Freeze Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole? Yes, this tater tot and bacon casserole freezes well for up to three months. Reheat from frozen in the oven until the casserole is heated through. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “Like all breakfast casseroles, you can add whatever additional ingredients you have on hand,” according to Dennis Hilgendorf. “After serving, we topped with sour cream and Cholula sauce and a generous amount of black pepper!” “Easy, economical, delicious,” raves Thomas S. “My picky family disappeared the whole casserole in one meal! I couldn't even get a picture, it was gone that fast! Saving this one, for sure!” “Easy recipe to spice up with sausage, onions, or peppers,” says Jeff. “Great with salsa or enchilada sauce.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1 pound bacon, diced 1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots) 12 large eggs ½ cup milk 1 pinch salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Directions Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Spread bacon into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to cover. Spread potato nuggets over the bacon. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Beat eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over the layer of potato nuggets. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Top with cheddar cheese and bake in the preheated oven until hot in the center, about 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Serve hot. Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 688 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 522 Calories 36g Fat 30g Carbs 27g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 522 % Daily Value * Total Fat 36g 46% Saturated Fat 13g 65% Cholesterol 330mg 110% Sodium 1190mg 52% Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 2g Protein 27g 53% Vitamin C 1mg 2% Calcium 264mg 20% Iron 2mg 10% Potassium 550mg 12% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.