

The reason being…FAT is FLAVOR! It’s the one reason we all love bacon and sausage. Do I have to use all the meats in this recipe? No! You can completely omit the meats, with the exception of the eggs, if you’re not a meat lover! I will warn that it will change the depth of flavors in this dish.½ cup of diced green onions- you can substitute with 3 Tablespoons chopped chives if you prefer, or parsley.įrequently Asked Questions about this Breakfast Casserole.I LOVE the way this casserole tastes with the Tater Tots and highly recommend using them. package frozen Tater Tots – You can use country potatoes in this dish if you prefer them over the tater tots. ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder – any or all are optional depending on your personal taste.

2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese – You can also use Pepper Jack, Gouda, or Colby Jack.1-lb Breakfast sausage – You can also use Italian sausage if you’d like a little more “kick” to your dish.This breakfast casserole can be made ahead of time for a quick easy morning feast! Serve it with my favorite Bakery-Style Fresh Cranberry Orange Streusel Muffins or Breakfast Blueberry Muffins ,and a platter of fresh fruit for a scrumptious easy start to your day! What You’ll Need for Loaded Breakfast Casserole There are a lot of egg and ham tater tot casseroles out there…but I wanted to give the menfolk at this Nest something they could really sink their teeth into!Ī tater tot breakfast casserole with ham is party enough! However… add all their breakfast favorites…like Sausage, Bacon, and Cheese…well then this isn’t just another Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole! Nope! It’s truly a hearty breakfast and perfect for a large crowd.
