It’s all about the bacon in this comforting Bacon and Egg Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole. This easy breakfast casserole comes togehter with just a few ingredients and can even be made ahead – perfect for weekend brunch!
This week’s BaconMonth recipe is a comfort food classic but with a bit of a twist – Bacon and Egg Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole.
The first time I ever tried a tater tot casserole was at my friend’s home in Orlando. It was one of those comfort dishes that people just adored and always fed a crowd. When I was brainstorming recipes for BaconMonth, I was flipping through a special edition of Taste of the South and they had a Bacon Tater Tot Casserole that looked amazing. However, I don’t always have a crowd of people on hand, I decided to scale it down a little bit and add my own spin to it with packing some veggies into the mix. This Bacon and Egg Tater Tot Casserole comes together easily with just a few ingredients – no canned soup required.
I confess – there’s something about tater tots that screams comfort. I often keep some extra crispy tater tots in the freezer for the days when you just need a childhood flashback. I often dust them with creole seasoning and serve with chipotle ketchup but I never thought to make a breakfast casserole with them until now. This recipe was a huge hit and I have already been requested to keep it in the brunch menu line-up. It’s like your favorite egg bake with hash browns in one – easy peasy!
One tip – reserve some of the tater tots to nestle into the custard before it bakes. The tater tots get crispy in the oven and if you sprinkle some of the thick cut bacon on top, those pieces are super crisp. The mushrooms, peppers and onions add a bit of a “western omelet” feel to it and if you can’t find smoked mozzarella, you can just substitute your favorite mozzarella cheese (or fontina if you really want to get crazy). This easy breakfast casserole allows you to switch things up depending on your mood.
When you want to make a dish that will have your family and friends swooning at first bite, make this Bacon and Egg Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole.
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