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”
Elizabeth says
A new favorite in our house!! So yummy! We subbed plain greek yogurt for cottage cheese since that’s what we had on hand and it turned up out great! This and pancake sausage bites are on repeat for breakfast in our house although this made a great breakfast for dinner option!!
Jordan Smith says
Thanks for sharing your substitutions and how they worked! Happy to know greek yogurt works for this recipe.
Kirby Tuck says
This casserole is hands down a favorite in our house! It’s one of the few dishes my kids eat and ask for seconds!
Jordan Smith says
Yay for kid-approved recipes!!
Sarah Lester says
Much different than the hashbrown casserole but so good! Crispy tater tots and cheesy, so good for mealprep
Kayla says
One of my favorite breakfast recipes! It’s so quick and easy, and tastes great!
Ashley says
This is the best breakfast! I make it every other week as meal prep for the week and haven’t gotten tired of it yet
Marcy Huntoon says
A great recipe the whole family will love! One of my favorites for an easy breakfast during the week!
Christina says
Best breakfast recipe ever! I make it almost every week. I don’t usually like eggs but this is amazingly good
Jordan Smith says
I could eat this recipe every single week! I would if I wasn't making new recipes every week!!
Kate says
This was so easy to make and so yummy. I added paprika and chili powder to the eggs for a little extra flavor. Definitely adding this to the breakfast rotation!
Jordan Smith says
Easy and yummy are my favorite things about this recipe! I'm glad you found the spice combination to make this work for you — thanks for sharing!!
Ali says
Are the tater tots cooked before you add them on top?
Jordan Smith says
Hi Ali, I use the frozen tater tots and just add them on top straight from the freezer. They will cook fully in the oven!
Hope Gustafson says
DELICIOUS!! We ate this suuuuper fast; it was TOO good!! I normally comment about if recipes are easy to re-heat or not, but this one I am not sure about because we ate it all before I needed to refrigerate it. OOPS! So, so yummy!!
Jordan Smith says
HAHA we can relate to not having leftovers (though I assure you this one reheats well too!) We usually make a double batch so it lasts longer!
Danielle says
I make this every time my 14 year old has friends over for a sleepover. They love it and I love that it is healthier! I’ve never mentioned the cottage cheese part to them 😆. Love how quick, easy and minimal ingredients it is!! Thank you Jordo!!! We also love the cinnamon roll bake recipe!
Lori says
Best breakfast casserole! Easy to make, nutritious… a real crowd pleaser!
Julia Golding says
Love this recipe!! So easy and so good! I’ve been making it almost weekly and has been so nice to have a filling easy breakfast postpartum!
Ashley W. says
This is my all time favorite recipe of yours! It is amazing every time. I meal prep it for breakfast for the week at least once a month. I add in some cayenne pepper for a little more heat
Jordan Smith says
This breakfast NEVER steers me wrong!
Jennifer Callaway says
I love, love this breakfast dish. Perfect for meal prepping too. It’s sooooo good.
Jordan Smith says
This is the GOAT of breakfast recipes for me!