Description
This Tater Tot Sausage Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for breakfast or dinner. With a creamy sauce, savory sausage, crispy tater tots, and gooey cheese, it’s a family favorite that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Casserole:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Top Layer:
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Sausage and Vegetables: In a skillet, cook sausage, onion, and bell pepper until browned and softened, about 7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper. Combine with sausage mixture.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the mixture in the baking dish. Layer tater tots on top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- This casserole can be customized with jalapeños or different cheeses for added flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for crispy tots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
