Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Name: Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 6 ounces Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 4 cups frozen Tater Tots, thawed; 6 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield 6 servings

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With eggs, cheese, Canadian bacon and a base made of salty tots, this Tater Tot breakfast casserole is a hearty meal that can be made in advance for any special breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 ounces Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
4 cups frozen Tater Tots, thawed
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add Canadian bacon; cook until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Line bottom of a greased 11x7-in. baking dish with Tater Tots; top with Canadian bacon mixture. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream, cream and seasonings until blended. Stir in cheese; pour over top. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 443 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 917mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.

I keep frozen spuds on hand for meals like this Tater Tot breakfast casserole. It’s a super brunch, breakfast or side dish for kids of all ages. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

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