Breakfast Bake

Step by step

Instructions

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   1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish.

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   2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the breakfast sausage and diced onion (0ptional) until the sausage is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

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   3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.

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   4. Spread the cooked sausage mixture evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.

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   5. Sprinkle 1½ cups of cheddar cheese over the sausage.

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   6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over everything.

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   7. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top. (optional)

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   8. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and mozzarella over the tater tots, if using.

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   9. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the tater tots are golden and crispy.

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    10. Let the breakfast bake cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.