High-Protein 3-Meat Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
A hearty, lactose-free breakfast casserole with turkey sausage, chicken sausage, ham, eggs, cottage cheese, vegetables and a crisp tater tot topping.
This casserole uses lactose-free cheese, which still contains dairy. Choose gluten-free sausages, ham, tater tots and condiments when needed.
Serving ideas
Bring this tater tot casserole to the table as the centerpiece of a weekend brunch, with fresh fruit or a green salad alongside. Serve it straight from the baking dish so guests can help themselves.
On this page: Recipe card · Why you’ll love this recipe · Items needed · Ingredient notes · Tips for this recipe · Storage and make-ahead · Common questions
Why you’ll love this recipe
- The ingredient combination. Tater tots, turkey sausage and chicken sausage form the base of this casserole.
- Serve from the baking dish. The filling and topping come together for a dish you can divide at the table.
- A defined yield. The card makes 8 servings. Use its serving control to scale ingredient amounts, then reassess pan space and cooking time.
Items needed
Gather the tools for the method you plan to use. Alternate cooking methods may need different appliances.
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Large skillet
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredient notes
- Optional additions. The card marks red pepper flakes and Dijon mustard as optional. Account for additions separately when tracking a portion.
- Prepare before you start. Measure tater tots, turkey sausage and chicken sausage and follow any slicing, chopping, rinsing, or thawing directions in the ingredient list.
- Packaged ingredients. Check labels for your dietary needs and use the products named in the card when matching its nutrition estimates. A brand change can also change salt, sweetness, or thickness.
High-Protein 3-Meat Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the mushrooms in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, until their liquid releases and the pan is mostly dry.
- Add the spinach and cook for 30 to 60 seconds, just until wilted. Transfer the vegetables to a plate to cool slightly.
- In the same skillet, warm the turkey and chicken sausage for 3 to 5 minutes to brown lightly. Add the ham during the final minute.
- Whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Whisk in the cottage cheese and all seasonings until combined.
- Stir in the meats, vegetables and three-quarters of the cheddar. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly over the top and scatter with the remaining cheddar.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the center is fully set with no runny egg. For crisper tots, broil for 1 to 3 minutes, watching closely.
- Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Notes
- Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat until steaming throughout.
- Substitute 1 1/2 cups frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry, for fresh spinach.
- Use verified gluten-free meats, tater tots, Dijon or Worcestershire if serving this as gluten-free.
- This recipe is lactose-free, not dairy-free.
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Let us know how it was!Tips for this recipe
- Prepare the measured ingredients before heating the pan or assembling the dish. Follow the written order so ingredients are ready when they are needed.
- When scaling the recipe, increase ingredients together but keep the same doneness checks. A larger batch does not necessarily cook in the same time.
Storage and make-ahead
Refrigerate perishable portions in shallow, covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use cooked leftovers within 3–4 days. If reheating cooked leftovers, heat them to 165°F throughout.
Food-safety reference: USDA leftover-storage guidance.
Common questions
Can I scale the batch?
The serving control adjusts ingredient amounts. Use a pan or pot that fits the batch, and check texture and doneness again because a larger amount can cook differently.
How should I use the calories and macros?
The card lists estimates for its stated serving size. Use the listed ingredients and portions as the basis; changing brands, substitutions, toppings, or sides can change the values.
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