Description
So you know those mornings when you wake up and think, “I could absolutely demolish a serious breakfast right now”? This is THAT breakfast. I created this monster of a casserole for my brother-in-law’s hunting weekend, and these hungry dudes practically licked the dish clean. It’s basically all the best breakfast foods – crispy tater tots, eggs, cheese, and sausage gravy – layered into one ridiculous casserole. It’s not diet food (obviously), but sometimes you just need to go all in, you know? This is comfort food that’ll keep you full through whatever the day throws at you.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Base Layer:
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots (Don’t get the mini ones. Go big or go home.)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (Because why not add more butter?)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (Trust me on this one)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Egg Layer:
- 8 large eggs (Farm fresh if you can get ’em)
- 1/2 cup milk (Whole milk, because this isn’t the time to count calories)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (The secret ingredient that makes eggs extra fluffy)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Optional but recommended – doesn’t make it spicy, just better)
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder (Another secret weapon for eggs)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (Sharp cheddar, please!)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled (Because bacon makes everything better)
- 3 green onions, chopped (Save some for garnish if you’re feeling fancy)
For the Sausage Gravy:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (The kind that comes in a tube – sage flavor if they have it)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (Be generous here)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage (Optional but adds that classic breakfast sausage vibe)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Just enough for a little wake-up call)
- Salt to taste (The sausage is already salty, so go easy)