Description
This Sausage and Tater Tot Breakfast Quiche is a hearty and satisfying American breakfast dish featuring a crispy tater tot crust layered with savory cooked sausage, eggs, cheese, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for brunch or a weekend breakfast, this easy-to-make quiche offers a flavorful combination of textures and tastes baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Base Layer
- 2 cups frozen tater tots, thawed slightly
- cooking spray or butter for greasing
Filling
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage crumbles
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Form Tater Tot Crust: Spread the thawed tater tots evenly across the bottom of the prepared pie dish, pressing them lightly to create a compact base layer.
- Add Sausage Layer: Sprinkle the cooked breakfast sausage crumbles uniformly over the tater tot layer to distribute flavor evenly.
- Mix Egg Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Then stir in the chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor and texture.
- Assemble Quiche: Carefully pour the egg and vegetable mixture over the sausage and tater tot layers in the pie dish, ensuring it spreads evenly.
- Bake: Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the filling is set in the center and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the quiche to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into 6 servings and serving warm.
Notes
- For a crispier tater tot crust, you can partially bake the tater tots in the pie dish for 10 minutes before layering the sausage and egg mixture.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as mushrooms or spinach to increase nutrient content and add greens.
- To make a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with sautéed mushrooms or plant-based sausage alternatives.
- This quiche reheats well and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
