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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

April 3, 2023 by Jordan Smith 47 Comments

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This is a pinterest image of tater tot breakfast casserole. There is a large white casserole dish filled the tater tot goodness. There is layer of circle tater tots baked into a light yellow and white creamy middle, sprinkled with melted cheddar cheese. There is a small white plate holding up a square piece of the casserole. The title of the recipe is laying over the image.
This is a pinterest picture of tater tot breakfast casserole. There is a large white casserole dish filled the tater tot goodness. There is layer of circle tater tots baked into a light yellow and white creamy middle, sprinkled with melted cheddar cheese. The title of the recipe is across the image.
This is a pinterest image of tater tot breakfast casserole. There is a large white casserole dish filled the tater tot goodness. There is layer of circle tater tots baked into a light yellow and white creamy middle, sprinkled with melted cheddar cheese. There is a small white plate holding up a square piece of the casserole. The title of the recipe is laying over the image.

This tater tot breakfast casserole is a Midwest-inspired recipe that's going to be your new breakfast staple. It's easy, high-protein, and a guaranteed crowdpleaser.

Tater tot breakfast casserole in skillet
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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Get ready to enjoy a higher protein version of a delicious Midwest staple! This tater tot casserole will quickly become a family favorite. It's a crowdpleaser for every age! It's quick, easy, and ready for your meal prep needs.

You'll find tater tot breakfast casserole's roots in the Midwest. A farm wives' solution for a quick, easy meal has survived and evolved over the years. Get ready for the yummiest version yet when you try this recipe!

Forkful of tater tot breakfast casserole on plate

Tater tot breakfast casserole ingredients

Gather all these ingredients and you'll be ready!

  • turkey sausage 
  • egg whites
  • nonfat cottage cheese 
  • tater tots
  • cheddar cheese
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder

Tater tot breakfast casserole substitution ideas

  • Turkey sausage: I like turkey sausage for breakfast recipes, but you could substitute another type of ground meat.
  • Egg whites: Instead of egg whites, you could use whole eggs. 1.5 cups of egg whites is equivalent to 6 whole eggs.
  • Cheese: This recipe (and many others for tater tot casserole) call for cheddar but you can substitute for your favorite shredded cheese!
plate of tater tot breakfast casserole above skillet

How to make tater tot breakfast casserole

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking grease and set aside.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown turkey sausage and drain excess grease from skillet. Set aside.
  • In a blender, add egg whites, cottage cheese, and seasonings. Blend until creamy.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the bottom of the greased casserole dish.
  • Add the cooked turkey sausage. Next, sprinkle ½ of the cheese across the top.
  • Evenly distribute the tater tots across the top of the casserole. Add the remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 375 for 40 mins.

How long does tater tot casserole last in the fridge?

After you finish making your tater tot casserole, you can store in the fridge for up to 5 days! This makes it a perfect dish for a breakfast meal prep.

Either store it in the dish you made it in covered with some foil, or place in individual airtight containers. If you go down the individual container route, it is easy for meal prep to grab one out when you're ready to heat it up!

How to reheat tater tot casserole

When you're ready to reheat your leftovers, simply place a portion in the microwave for 1-2 minutes and you'll be ready to go!

plate of tater tot breakfast casserole above skillet

Is tater tot casserole a Midwest thing?

Yes! As I said before, this casserole (and many others) find their origins in the Midwest. If you're from the Midwest, it's likely you've had some variation of this recipe before.

What is tater tot casserole made of?

Tater tot casserole has some variation of the same few ingredients. Obviously, the first being tater tots! It has a ground meat, something to add some creaminess (this recipe calls for nonfat cottage cheese), and cheese!

What goes with tater tot casserole?

At the top of my list for a side is some fresh fruit! We typically have some kind of fruit with breakfast, but the sweetness of the fruit would really complement the savory nature of this breakfast casserole.

overhead of tater tot breakfast casserole

Other delicious breakfast ideas

Try these other yummy breakfast dishes from Jordo's World:

  • Easy Frittata Recipe
  • Cinnamon Roll Casserole
  • Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
This is a picture of tater tot breakfast casserole. There is a large white casserole dish filled the tater tot goodness. There is layer of circle tater tots baked into a light yellow and white creamy middle, sprinkled with melted cheddar cheese.
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5 from 28 votes

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

This tater tot breakfast casserole is a Midwest-inspired recipe that's going to be your new breakfast staple. It's easy, high-protein, and a guaranteed crowdpleaser.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast casserole, tater tot breakfast casserole, tater tot casserole, tater tots
Servings: 6
Calories: 339kcal
Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

  • casserole dish
  • skillet
  • oven

Ingredients

  • 1 lb turkey sausage lean (16 oz)
  • 1.5 cup egg whites (368 grams)
  • 1.5 cup nonfat cottage cheese (342 grams)
  • 6 servings tater tots rounds (504 grams)
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded (56 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking grease and set aside.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown turkey sausage and drain excess grease from skillet. Set aside.
  • In a blender, add egg whites, cottage cheese, and seasonings. Blend until creamy.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the bottom of the greased casserole dish.
  • Add the cooked turkey sausage. Next, sprinkle ½ of the cheese across the top.
  • Evenly distribute the tater tots across the top of the casserole. Add the remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 375 for 40 mins.

Notes

  • To meal prep: Make according to instructions. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Split into 6 containers (one serving each) or store in a big container and serve as needed.
  • 1 serving is 246 grams or ⅙ of the total recipe.
  • I used Ore-Ida Golden Crispy Crowns (round tater tots)
  • For a lower fat option, use low fat cheddar cheese
  • This recipe is gluten-free.
  • To make DF: Use dairy-free cottage cheese & shredded cheese.
  • To track on MyFitnessPal and MacrosFirst: Search Jordo’s World + “Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole”

Nutrition

Serving: 246grams | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g

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Comments

  1. Katie says

    December 22, 2024 at 4:52 pm

    5 stars
    This is on repeat at my house because it is so freaking tasty. Pro tip- put the leftovers in the air fryer... levels it up so much! Delicious!

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