This Tater Tot casserole combines all of these items into one delicious breakfast dish.

A hotdish typically contains a starch (like potatoes), a meat, and vegetables.

This breakfast Tater Tot casserole follows the same basic formula.

A skillet of tater tot breakfast casserole with a slice removed on a plate, ready to eat.

Aaron Hutcherson

It’s made with Tater Tots, breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, and eggs.

This is an easy one-skillet dish with minimal prep that can provide breakfast for a crowd.

It’s also a great make-ahead dish!

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Aaron Hutcherson

Admittedly, I realize that some readers might want to avoid processed foods.

Remove the pan from heat.

Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Aaron Hutcherson

Spread the sausage into an even layer over the bottom of the skillet.

Sprinkle with the shredded cheese, and pour the egg mixture over the top.

(You won’t use the entire bag; reserve remaining Tater Tots for another use.)

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Aaron Hutcherson

Bake until the eggs have fully set and the cheese has melted, 35 to 40 minutes.

Let the casserole cool slightly before cutting into wedges.

Sprinkle with some sliced chives and serve.

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Aaron Hutcherson

Leftovers will keep for about 5 days.

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Aaron Hutcherson

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Aaron Hutcherson

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Aaron Hutcherson