Ingredients:

  • 1 lb smoked turkey sausage, diced
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 32 oz frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions:

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb diced smoked turkey sausage, 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion, and 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 7–10 minutes until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are softened. Drain any excess liquid from the pan.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 8 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder until the mixture is uniform and no streaks of egg white remain.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Spread the browned sausage mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the meat.
  5. Arrange the 32 oz of frozen tater tots in a single, tight layer across the top of the cheese.
  6. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the tater tots, allowing it to seep down into the crevices. Top the casserole with the remaining 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy, and the eggs are set with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).