Bacon Egg Tater Bake (Printable Version)
Crispy tots, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and smoky bacon are stacked into a complete morning favorite.
# Ingredients:
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8 thick slices of bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
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1 large (32 oz) package of frozen tater tots
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8 eggs, large size
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1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard powder (can skip if you want)
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1 cup each of shredded cheddar cheese and either Monterey Jack or pepper jack
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1 full cup of whole milk
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon regular salt
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1/4 cup diced green onions (optional garnish)
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Nonstick spray or butter for coating the dish
# Steps:
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Turn your oven on and heat it up to 350°F. Rub butter or spray with nonstick oil all over a 9x13-inch pan so the food won't stick when serving.
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Spread the frozen tots out evenly across the bottom of your greased dish to form a solid crispy foundation.
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Grab a big bowl and whisk the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and mustard (if you're including it) until it's all smooth and uniformly blended together.
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Crumble the cooked bacon and scatter it evenly over the tater tots. Then sprinkle both types of cheese on top for a melty, cheesy layer.
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Carefully pour the egg mixture across the dish, slowly enough to let it seep in around the layers evenly.
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Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the dish if you'd like. Bake for 40-45 minutes, uncovered, until the eggs are fully cooked and the surface is golden and slightly crisp.
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Take it out of the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This makes cutting and serving way simpler.
# Notes:
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This dish brings your favorite breakfast ingredients together in an all-in-one comfort meal.
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Mixing cheddar with pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese gives it extra depth of flavor.
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Letting it rest after baking means the food sets better and slices come out cleaner.
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The crispy layer of tater tots soaks up the egg mixture for the best texture.