Tater Tot and Bacon Breakfast Casserole

This crowd-pleasing tater tot breakfast casserole recipe will keep you full at least until lunch. 

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Ingredients

This bacon-packed tater tot breakfast casserole is easy to make with a relatively short ingredient list: 

• Bacon: This meaty recipe starts with a pound of diced bacon. 
• Tater tots: You’ll need a package of frozen bite-size potato nuggets. 
• Eggs: A full dozen eggs is required for this hearty breakfast casserole.
• Milk: You’ll need ½ cup of milk. 
• Seasonings: Season the tater tot breakfast casserole with salt and pepper. 
• Cheese: Shredded Cheddar is the perfect finishing touch. 

How to Make Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below – but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this tater tot breakfast casserole: 

1. Cook the bacon and drain on paper towels.
2. Spread the bacon in the bottom of a baking dish, then top with tater tots. 
3. Beat the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together, then pour it over the tots. 
4. Top with cheese and bake until the casserole is hot in the center. 

Test Kitchen Tips

This tater tot breakfast casserole recipe was developed by Allrecipes user SPezz and tested in the Allrecipes Test Kitchen by Julia Levy. Here are some of her best tips and tricks:

• Grease the baking dish with cooking spray for easy removal.
• The bacon will take longer to cook than the recipe indicates if you’re using thick-cut bacon, according to Julia. You’ll know it’s done when it’s evenly browned and crispy. 
• To cut down on prep time, make the bacon ahead of time to cut down prep before baking. 

How to Store Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Cover the tater tot breakfast casserole, then store it in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven. 

Can You Freeze Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole?

Yes, this tater tot and bacon casserole freezes well for up to three months. Reheat from frozen in the oven until the casserole is heated through. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Like all breakfast casseroles, you can add whatever additional ingredients you have on hand,” according to Dennis Hilgendorf. “After serving, we topped with sour cream and Cholula sauce and a generous amount of black pepper!”

“Easy, economical, delicious,” raves Thomas S. “My picky family disappeared the whole casserole in one meal! I couldn't even get a picture, it was gone that fast! Saving this one, for sure!”

“Easy recipe to spice up with sausage, onions, or peppers,” says Jeff. “Great with salsa or enchilada sauce.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams