Bacon, Egg, and Tater Tot Casserole layers a full bag of frozen tots with crumbled bacon, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and seasoned eggs. The tots form the hearty base while the egg mixture flows between them and sets into a sliceable breakfast bake.
The casserole serves 7. Allow 15 minutes for preparation and 45 minutes for cooking, for a 60-minute total, followed by the recipe's 5-to-10-minute rest.
Bacon Egg Tater Tot Casserole Ingredients
Use one 32-ounce bag frozen tater tots, 8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, 8 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and optional 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard.
The cheese layer uses 1 cup shredded cheddar and 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack. Optional 1/4 cup chopped green onions may go on top. Grease the dish with butter or nonstick spray.
If you enjoy this recipe, you may also like Breakfast Pizza Muffins.
How to Make Bacon Egg Tater Tot Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in one even layer across the bottom.
- Whisk the 8 eggs, 1 cup whole milk, salt, pepper, and optional dry mustard until smooth with no visible white streaks.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the tots, followed by both cups of shredded cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture slowly and evenly across the dish, allowing it to move between the tots.
- Add optional chopped green onions.
- Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, until the eggs are set and the top is golden and slightly crisp.
- Rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.
Grease a Nine-by-Thirteen-Inch Dish
Keep the Tater Tots Frozen
Whisk Exactly Eight Eggs
Use Eight Cooked Bacon Slices
Layer Two Different Cheeses
Pour the Egg Mixture Slowly
Green Onions and Dry Mustard Are Optional
Bake Uncovered at 350°F
Rest for Five to Ten Minutes
Divide into Seven Servings
Make-Ahead Organization
Reheat Leftovers Thoroughly
Conclusion
Grease a 9-by-13-inch dish and cover the base with one even layer from a 32-ounce bag frozen tots. Whisk 8 eggs with 1 cup milk, salt, pepper, and optional dry mustard. Top the tots with crumbled bacon from 8 slices, 1 cup cheddar, and 1 cup Monterey Jack or pepper jack. Pour over the eggs, add optional green onions, and bake uncovered at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes. Rest 5 to 10 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Should the tater tots be thawed first?
No. Arrange the full 32-ounce bag of tots in the dish while they are still frozen.
- → How many eggs and bacon slices are used?
Use exactly 8 large eggs and 8 cooked, crumbled bacon slices.
- → How long does the casserole bake?
Bake it uncovered at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes.
- → Why does the casserole rest before serving?
A 5-to-10-minute rest helps the set egg and melted cheese stabilize for cleaner portions.