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
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!
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!
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!
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.
Other delicious breakfast ideas
Try these other yummy breakfast dishes from Jordo's World:
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
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”
Rachel says
This recipe is a 15/10!! It’s on repeat regularly in my house! So easy and delicious!!
AKeeton says
This is on repeat in our house…easy peasy and the whole family loves it! We’ll eat this for breakfast or dinner at least once a week with a side of blueberries. Thanks again for making my life just a bit tastier and easier!
Nor says
Super delicious and easy to make! I didn’t have a blender and it still turned out great!
Jordan Smith says
Thanks for sharing your blender tip! So glad it was delicious!
Shannon says
So easy and delicious! I make one every week!
Jordan Smith says
This casserole has been on repeat more than any other in my house!
Andrea says
Love this recipe! I have made it several times and tried a few of my own variations (I've added spinach, kale, shredded carrots, peppers, etc.). I love eating this with some hot sauce!
Jordan Smith says
That's awesome you were able to add some extra veggies into this casserole! And we love it with a little hot sauce too 🙂
Natalie says
Absolutely delicious! A new fave for breakfast meal prep!
Adrien L says
SO great!!! I’m not a fan of eggs and I loved this. Big hit with the toddler all the way to people in mid 70’s! We didn’t blend the cottage cheese and eggs, just whisked it together. We talked about next time cooking with hot sausage or putting some type of pepper in it to get it an extra layer but it’s great as is!
Ashley says
My all time favorite breakfast casserole! I buy the pre cooked and crumbled turkey sausage to make it even quicker and easier! I make this at least once or twice a month to have something delicious prepped for breakfast. SO GOOD!
Jordan Smith says
All-time favorite?! YAAAAAY, love to hear it! Thanks for sharing ways to make this recipe even easier!
MJ says
I made this for the first time last week and am making it again this week. It is so good! I love that the recipe is versatile and can add veggies, etc. It is great for meal prep and a nice alternative now that the weather is cooling down.
Jordan Smith says
So awesome to hear why you love the recipe! It works amazing for meal prep aaaaand is so customizable. Enjoy!!
Crystal Celeste says
Hi! Was looking at the grams are you doing the turkey sausage cooked or is that uncooked? Just wanna make sure I’m doing it the way you invited on the grams:)
Jordan Smith says
Hey Crystal, I use a roll of 16 oz turkey sausage uncooked. I cook it and add the whole thing to the recipe. Hope this helps!
Lacey Sandberg says
One of the best that everyone enjoys!!!
Mary says
This recipe is everything! I make this almost every weekend for quick a quick breakfast all week. It’s easily customizable to whatever sausage you have on hand. This casserole and a side of berries is very balanced macro-wise to start my day.
Jordan Smith says
Okay I'm biased because I created it, but I agree this recipe is everything!!! I love to serve with berries as well. So happy to hear you love this one!
Hillary says
delicious, easy, and macro friendly! a win-win!
Jordan Smith says
The triple whammy of easy, macro-friendly, and delicious!! YAY
Stacy says
The BEST breakfast casserole! So simple and delicious. My kids request this for birthday breakfast!!
Stephanie says
This is an easy repeat breakfast recipe. So good!