Breakfast Ham Casserole with Tater Tots
Breakfast ham casserole with tater tots is an easy breakfast recipe loaded with eggs, cheese, and savory ham. Perfect for holidays, brunch, or feeding a crowd.
Servings 8 people
Calories 420kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 pound ham, diced
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 8-ounce package shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the bell pepper and green onions and sauté for 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Add the diced ham and cook until the ham is light pink, about 2 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese and the entire ham mixture. Stir to combine.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer on the bottom of a greased 9 × 13 × 2-inch casserole dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
Notes
- You can substitute bacon or sausage for the ham.
- For extra flavor, use pepper jack or a blend of cheeses.
- Make ahead: Assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake as directed, adding 5–10 minutes if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 8people | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 1.8mg
