1. Can I make these breakfast tots ahead of time?

Yes, these are great for meal prep. Assemble and bake them completely, let them cool, and then refrigerate or freeze. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.

2. What can I use instead of tater tots?

You can substitute with shredded hash browns or even mini biscuit dough. Just make sure to bake or par-bake the base before adding the fillings to ensure it holds together.

3. Are these breakfast tots gluten-free?

They can be! Use certified gluten-free tater tots and sausage, and double-check labels on cream cheese and cheddar. Most common brands offer gluten-free versions.

4. How do I prevent the tots from sticking to the pan?

Generously grease your muffin tin with oil or nonstick spray. Let the tots cool slightly after baking, and use a butter knife to loosen the edges before removing.

Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Tots

Name: Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Tots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 48 frozen tater tots; 6 large eggs; 8 oz ground sausage; 4 oz cream cheese; 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese

Description

These sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast tots are easy-to-make, bite-sized breakfast cups made with crispy tater tots, savory sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese—perfect for brunch or meal prep.

Ingredients

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48 frozen tater tots
6 large eggs
8 oz ground sausage
4 oz cream cheese
4 oz shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Cook ground sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it browns. Drain grease, then return sausage to skillet with cream cheese and stir until melted and combined. Set aside.
Crack and whisk the eggs, then scramble them in a separate skillet until just set. Remove from heat and set aside.
Grease a mini muffin pan and place three tater tots in each cup. Bake for 10 minutes to soften.
Remove from oven and press down the tots with a tamper or spoon to form a cup shape.
Fill each tot cup with about 1 teaspoon of scrambled eggs and 1 teaspoon of the sausage mixture.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15 more minutes until the tots are golden and crispy.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of each cup and bake an additional 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Serve warm.

Notes

Make sure to grease the muffin tin well to prevent sticking.
Use a small glass or spice jar bottom if you don’t have a tamper.
Freeze leftovers and reheat in an oven or air fryer for best texture.
You can substitute tater tots with hash browns or sweet potato tots.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 tots
Calories: 162
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 93mg