This breakfast bake is a wonderful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a family breakfast or a brunch gathering. You can also customize it by adding ingredients like mushrooms, tomatoes, or different types of cheese according to your preference. Enjoy!
Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pork sausage until it's thoroughly cooked and crumbly. During the last few minutes of cooking, add the diced green pepper and onion to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are soft and the sausage is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
Layer Tater Tots: Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the frozen tater tots in an even layer at the bottom of the dish.
Add Sausage Mixture: Spread the cooked sausage, green pepper, and onion mixture over the tater tots.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage layer.
Prepare Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture evenly over the cheese layer in the baking dish.
Top with More Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the egg is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Let the breakfast bake cool for a few minutes before serving. This allows it to set and makes it easier to cut into portions.
Garnish and Enjoy: Optionally, you can garnish with chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives before serving.