Description
A hearty, make-ahead casserole with crispy tater tots, tender turkey sausage, and a creamy egg base. Layered for perfect texture and flavor, this American-style brunch meal serves 8 with simple ingredients and prep.
Ingredients
Turkey sausage (halal), 1 lb
Large eggs, 8
2% milk, 1 cup
Garlic powder, 1 tsp
Salt, 1 tsp
Black pepper, 1 tsp
Shredded cheese, 1 cup
Frozen tater tots, 1 lb
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F
Heat a skillet over medium heat
Add turkey sausage and break into small pieces with a spatula
Sear until no longer pink, 5–7 minutes
Remove from heat and set aside
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
Spread cooked sausage evenly on the bottom
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Pour egg mixture over sausage
Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the eggs
Add tater tots directly from freezer, spreading them gently
Ensure tots are not fully submerged for crispiness
Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden
Notes
Room temperature eggs blend more easily
Kosher salt provides even seasoning for best results
Cheddar or mozzarella melts well, or use a hearty blend
Bake frozen tater tots for best crispy texture
Assemble one day ahead and refrigerate until baking
Swap turkey sausage for chicken sausage or plant-based alternative
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 185mg