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Best Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole

The Best Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole recipe has it all—crispy tots, gooey cheese, and fluffy eggs—making it the ultimate morning comfort food. Perfect for weekend brunch or a quick weekday boost! Make-ahead Option.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Keyword: baked, breakfast, brunch, casserole, easy, eggs, family-friendly, kale, kid-friendly, potatoes, tater tots
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 84kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

CASSEROLE:

  • 1 (32 oz.) bag organic frozen tater tots
  • 8 large organic eggs
  • 2 cups Almond milk, unsweetened (You can use your fave plant-based milk or whole milk, if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 cups shredded Mild or Sharp Cheddar, organic
  • 1 cup chopped kale

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • To start, simply lightly grease a medium-sized cast iron skillet (oven safe) with butter or cooking spray and pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

PREPARE THE BATTER:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and parsley until combined. Add 1 cup of shredded cheese and stir to incorporate. Set aside.

ASSEMBLE + BAKE:

  • In prepared skillet, add the tater tots, spreading them out until even. Evenly sprinkle the chopped kale atop the tater tots followed by the egg batter (evenly pouring to cover). Finally, sprinkle remaining shredded cheese atop everything until covered. NOTE:
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes until the tops are golden and the center is set.
  • Remove from oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Bon Appetit!

Notes

  • OVERNIGHT + MAKE AHEAD: To do this, you'll literally follow all of the assembly steps and instead of adding it to oven to bake, you'll simply wrap your baking dish (or skillet) well and refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours before removing it the next day and letting it sit at room temp for 20 minutes or so and then baking it. Wallah!
  • STORAGE: Any leftovers can be kept in a tightly sealed container and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days. Baked casserole can be frozen for up to 2 months. Simply thaw out in the refrigerator overnight before leaving it at room temp. for 30 minutes and then heating in the oven.
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS: While this recipe calls for tater tots, sharp cheddar, and kale as the star ingredients, you can also create more savoriness by adding bacon or chicken or ground sausage (for a meat option), bell peppers, parmesan, mozzarella, gouda, or other cheeses if your heart desires. It's truly up to you!

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 661IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg