This delicious tater tot breakfast casserole has crispy bacon mixed in as well as some veggies, cheese, and egg mixture. It stores well and reheats great!
1) Preheat oven to 350˚F. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-low heat until the fat renders out and the bacon is crispy. Reserve bacon grease and separate crispy bacon. Set aside.
2) Add bacon grease to skillet along with onions, peppers, and garlic and sautee until soft, but now browned, maybe 4-5 minutes.
3) In a large bowl, stir together frozen tater tots, vegetable mixture, crispy bacon, half the grated cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper. Whisk together eggs with milk and pour over the mixture. Stir well to combine.
4) Transfer the mixture to a greased 9-by-13 baking dish. Bake for 60-75 minutes. Halfway through, sprinkle the rest of the cheese to the top of the casserole. The casserole is done when it is crispy on the edges and set in the center (no runny eggs). If you have an instant thermometer it should be 170˚F in the center o f the casserole.
5) Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving with green onions and hot sauce.