Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Since my schedule doesn’t always allow me time to cook in the morning, I am always on the lookout for a great make-ahead breakfast dish we can reheat and enjoy during the week. This Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake recipe by Chew Out Loud is the perfect balance of ease and taste. See a couple of tweaks I have made to the recipe below.
Recipe Information
This Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake came to me from my friend Katie who got it from her Pastor’s wife. To say it is tried and true is an understatement. It also happens to be my husband’s #1 favorite breakfast. After the first time I made it Brian’s response was, “You can make this every week!” This dish is easy, delicious, and naturally gluten-free.
I was surprised by the relatively small number of eggs in the recipe. Most breakfast bakes or quiches call for 9-12 eggs. To increase the protein content, I have amended this recipe by using 5 eggs and 1 tsp. of Dry Mustard. This also increases the total cooking time to 56 minutes. Bake the Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake for 40 minutes, then add the shredded cheese and bake another 10 minutes. Since I tend to cook my bacon until it’s crispy, it doesn’t require as much time in the oven. I add the bacon during the last 6 minutes of baking.
When making this particular bake for photos I accidentally purchased potato crowns vs. tater tots. It worked just great.
Why not give this recipe a shot? It’s so delicious that even kids who aren’t usually fans of eggs will be asking for more. Plus, who can resist those perfectly crispy tater tots?
Victoria Cook
Victoria is a passionate home cook who became the host and chef of over 100 episodes of a private cooking show tailored for wellness practitioners and their patients. With a love for ethnic cuisines, she enjoys using a variety of spices and fresh ingredients to create flavorful, healthy meals for her husband and son. Always up for a culinary challenge, Victoria finds joy in experimenting with new recipes—and if she can whip them up in an electric pressure cooker, she’s even happier.