TOTALLY CUSTOMIZABLE TATER TOT CASSEROLE
This is a great recipe for families - kids love tater tots! It's also a dish that you can truly make your own by varying the meat or vegetable base ingredients as well as the cheese and even the seasonings. I've provided three main choices - SPAM or ham, a mix of onions and mushrooms, or sausage - but you can experiment with others. Try leftover barbecue, or perhaps broccoli or spinach! How about swapping some Fontina for the cheddar and adding some dried basil to the egg mixture? Let your tastes and imagination be your guides!
Provided by Lori Zimmer @SheWolfZ
Categories Breakfast Casseroles
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Prepare a 12-inch, oven-safe nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet: if using ham, SPAM, or onions and mushrooms, lightly spray pan with cooking oil. If using sausage, omit the oil.
- If using ham or SPAM, no pre-cooking is necessary. If using onions and mushrooms, sauté the vegetables until tender but not mushy; remove from heat. If using sausage, cook until browned and cooked through (about 5 to 7 minutes); remove from heat but do not drain.
- Spread meat or vegetables evenly across bottom of skillet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt (omit salt if using ham or SPAM), black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese in an even layer on top of the meat or vegetables. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cheese.
- Starting at the outer edge, place frozen tater tots in a circle on top of the mixture. When that circle is complete, begin another row inside the first.
- Continue placing tater tots in concentric circles until you have reached the center of the casserole. You will not use the entire bag; reserve any extra for future use.
- Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes or until eggs have set.
- If desired, sprinkle with additional shredded cheese and return to oven until cheese melts (about 1 to 2 minutes).
- Remove from oven and allow to sit for about 2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with chopped green onions or chives. Cut into wedges and serve.
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