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Tater Tot Casserole

To make this cheesy egg and bacon casserole even better, it's topped with lots of crispy tater tots. They're almost like mini hash brown cakes!

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. bacon, chopped
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 (32-oz.) package of frozen tater tots
  • 10 eggs
  • 1 c. whole milk
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 4 scallions, chopped, white and green parts separated
  • 1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimientos, drained
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley, plus more for serving
  • 2 c. shredded colby jack cheese, divided

Direction

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the fat and cool.
  2. Spray a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place half of the tater tots in a single layer in the bottom of the dish. 
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in the scallions, pimientos, and parsley. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cheese and stir the remaining cheese into the egg mixture. Stir in the cooled bacon. Pour the mixture evenly over the tater tots in the casserole dish.
  4. Place the remaining tater tots in a single layer over the top and press gently into the egg mixture. 
  5. To bake immediately: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake until the top is golden and the egg mixture is set in the center, 55 to 60 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes, then top with more parsley and serve.
  6. To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate overnight, or up to 24 hours. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the casserole dish from the oven and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake until the top is golden and the egg mixture is set in the center, 55 to 60 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes, then top with more parsley and serve.