Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole With Smoky Red Pepper Swirl

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Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole With Smoky Red Pepper Swirl 1767848944.1407924

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Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole With Smoky Red Pepper Swirl 1767848944.1407924

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  • Author: Samantha Hayes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: General
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Description

This Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring crispy tater tots, a creamy cheesy egg mixture, and a smoky red pepper swirl. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd or a make-ahead breakfast option.

Ingredients

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  • 500 g frozen tater tots
  • 6 large eggs
  • 240 ml whole milk
  • 200 g shredded cheddar cheese
  • 150 g shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 small diced roasted red bell pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 120 ml heavy cream
  • 30 g unsalted butter
  • 15 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 small finely chopped onion
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  1. Prep Oven & Dish: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
  3. Make Roux: Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Create Red Pepper Sauce: Whisk in cream, add red pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper; simmer until thickened.
  5. Whisk Egg Mixture: Combine eggs, milk, salt, cheddar, and mozzarella.
  6. Layer Casserole: Spread tater tots in dish, pour egg mixture over them.
  7. Swirl Sauce: Drop spoonfuls of red pepper sauce and swirl into egg mixture.
  8. Bake: Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until golden and set.
  9. Rest & Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and garnishing with chives.

Notes

Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance for a convenient breakfast. For extra crispiness, use frozen tater tots directly from the freezer.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 200 mg

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