Tater Tot Casserole

This quick to prepare 5-ingredient Tater Tot Casserole is a sure thing when it comes to pleasing every member of the family.

A delicious and versatile ingredient I know can't miss when dinnertime preparation rolls around is, beef smoked sausage.

Everyone in my family loves the tender, beefy, smoky flavor. Plus it's cleaner and easier to work with than chicken, and it's a can't miss solution for an easy, fast, and super tasty weeknight supper.

Tater tots are also a big hit in my household. Even when it's only me and my husband eating. This is happening a lot more often these days as we (gratefully and gradually) work our way toward being empty-nesters for the first time in our married life. Don't ask. It's a long story and has been a looong time coming. LOL

So it just seemed to me like a no-brainer to combine beef smoked sausage and tater tots, and then top them with eggs (because everything is better when topped with eggs).

To add a bit more zip to my dish, I sauteed some green pepper and onion and added them into the mix. However, if you're not a fan of those ingredients, they're totally optional, and you can leave them out.

The result is what I'm calling Beef Smoked Sausage and Tater Tot Casserole. Simple and to the point. It's one of those fabulous dishes that can do triple duty in your recipe repertoire. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

TATER TOT CASSEROLE  {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
Servings: 4       Prep and Cook Time:  40 minutes

1 package Beef Smoked Sausage, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 package (32 ounces) of frozen tater tots
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 medium red onion, chopped (optional)
salt and pepper
4 over-easy eggs
Shredded cheddar cheese (not shown and optional)

-Prepare tater tots according to package directions. Season with salt and pepper.

-Meanwhile in a large stockpot over medium/high heat, brown the sausage stirring occasionally. If using, stir in the green bell pepper and onion. Saute an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

-Add the cooked tater tots into the pot with the sausage and stir gently to combine. Pour the sausage and tater tots into a 4-quart casserole dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese if desired. Place in the oven to keep warm while preparing the eggs.

-Top the casserole with the over-easy eggs that have been seasoned with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

                                           
If you love dipping your toast into the runny yolk of a sunny-side-up egg, just imagine a hot and crunchy tater tot dipped the same way. This Beef Smoked Sausage and Tater Tot Casserole is a meal that will win you unanimous thumbs up from your entire family (or maybe from just your significant other). Either way...it's all good!

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