Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 lb halal-certified breakfast sausage
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Green onions or fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet for 6–8 minutes.
- Add onion and bell pepper during the final 3–4 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Spread the sausage mixture in the baking dish.
- Scatter half of the frozen tater tots over the sausage.
- Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir 1 cup cheddar into the egg mixture.
- Pour the eggs evenly over the sausage and tater tots.
- Arrange the remaining frozen tater tots across the top.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the center reaches 160°F.
- Rest for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley.
Notes
Do not thaw the tater tots before assembling. Cook the sausage completely first, and sauté watery vegetables before adding them. Leave some tater tots exposed on top so they become crisp while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American