Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) breakfast sausage, removed from casing
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (2% or whole)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup (120g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup (60g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • 30 ounces (850g) frozen tater tots, thawed slightly

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
  4. Arrange the slightly thawed tater tots in a single layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a crust.
  5. Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and half of the Monterey Jack cheese (if using) over the tater tot crust. Spread the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture evenly over the cheese.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and vegetables.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set and the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.