Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) breakfast sausage
  • 1 cup (150g) diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup (150g) diced green bell pepper
  • 2 cups (225g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) garlic powder
  • 30 oz (850g) frozen tater tots
  • 1 cup (115g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tbsp (30g) melted salted butter
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) smoked paprika

Instructions:

  1. Brown the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until deeply browned. Add the diced onions and bell peppers, sautéing until onions are translucent and peppers have softened. Drain all excess grease from the pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until uniform. Fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Pour the egg custard over the sausage base, smoothing it with a spatula.
  5. Arrange the frozen tater tots in tight, concentric circles across the surface. Brush the tops of the tots with melted butter and sprinkle with smoked paprika and Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes until the center is set and the tater tots are golden brown and crisp.