Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole with Bacon

Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole with Bacon

Crunchy, gooey and delicious, Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole makes breakfast an occasion for the whole family!

Ingredients :

• ½ pound bacon , chopped (5-6 slices, depending on thickness)
• 10 eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon creole seasoning , (if using salt-free add ½ teaspoon salt)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
• 16-20 ounces frozen tater tots
• scallions , for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.
2. As the oven preheats, cook the chopped bacon in a skillet until crisp. Scatter most on the bottom of the baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, crack the eggs and season with milk, Creole seasoning, black pepper and salt, if necessary. Whisk together until combined.
4. Pour on the egg mixture on top of the bacon.
5. Sprinkle most of the cheese on top of the eggs.
6. Line the pan with the tater tots.
7. Add the rest of the cheese and bacon on top of the tater tops.
8. Bake for 30 minutes uncovered.
9. Raise the temperature to 425°F, and bake an additional 5-8 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the tots are crispy.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and topping with scallions, if desired.
11. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.