Irresistible Cheesy Tater Tot, Bacon & Ranch Casserole: Easy Breakfast Meal

If you are looking for a hearty breakfast or brunch tater tot casserole recipe that will feed a crowd, this recipe is for you. It’s a meal in one with a mix of tater tots, bacon, cheese, and eggs.

This irresistible Cheesy Bacon and Ranch Tater Tot Casserole recipe is a great, delicious meal that everyone will love. It’s also a great choice if you like to prepare ahead of time. You can do all the prep work the day before your event and pop in the oven approximately 45 minutes before your guest arrives. It is an easy meal-in-one-dish recipe. Perfect with light, simple sides.

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Ranch Tater Tot Casserole Ingredients

First, this recipe only calls for 6 ingredients, but don’t let that fool you. If you make the full recipe, you can easily feed 10-12 people. However, it’s so delicious you may want to allow for second helpings.

How To Prepare Ingredients Ahead of Time

The best thing about this irresistible breakfast recipe is all the prep work can be done ahead of time. If you have guests for the weekend or holidays, you don’t have to be stuck in the kitchen. Do all your prep work a day or two ahead of time.

Begin by frying the bacon extra crispy and crumble. Then, toss the tater tots, bacon, and cheese together.

Next, whisk the eggs and add ranch dry dressing mix and milk. Whisk until you have a smooth mixture.

Place the tater tot mixture into a greased baking dish and pour the egg mixture over the top. You can cover and refrigerate at this point or cover and bake immediately.

If you refrigerate, place the baking dish in the oven while it is preheating. Then, bake an extra 5-10 minutes. You want to bake until the eggs appear firm in the middle. Use a knife or toothpick to test for firmness.

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Yield: 12 Servings

Irrestible Cheesy Bacon Tater Tot Casserole Breakfast Recipe

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Easy Breakfast or Brunch Recipe that can be prepared ahead of time and cooked just before guests arrive.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 32 oz. frozen tate tots
• 2 lbs. Bacon
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 2 Cups Milk
• 1 oz. package of Dry Ranch Mix
• 8 Eggs

Instructions

1. Cook Bacon in a skillet until crispy. Crumble and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine tater tots, bacon, and shredded cheese. Toss
3. Add mixture to a large rectangle greased baking dish.
4. In another mixing bowl, add eggs and whisk.
5. Add milk and dry Ranch mix.
6. Whisk together until you have a smooth mixture.
7. Pour the milk and egg mixture over the tater tot mixture in the baking dish.
8. Cover with aluminum foil.
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees for 30 minutes or until the mixture is set in the middle.
10. Use a knife or toothpick to check for firmness in the center of the dish.
11. If preparing ahead of time. Place the covered dish in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
12. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and place it in the oven while it is preheating. Cook for 45 minutes or until firm in center.

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Tater Tot Casserole Meal in a Dish

This delicious 6 six-ingredient recipe is really a complete meal in one dish.

Perfect Brunch Meal

This is a dish that my family loves, and you will see why if you decide to try this recipe. I usually serve with lighter side dishes because the casserole is a meal in itself.

After our last brunch, this recipe moved to the top of our must-have list. Here is another favorite brunch recipe: Hot Chicken Salad.

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