Didn’t you just hate it as a kid when your parents ran into your room every morning making all kinds of noise, shaking your bed, or singing a silly time-to-get-up song?! Do you remember that?! Well, this Rise & Shine Casserole is definitely not annoying like that. Instead, it will definitely put a spring in your “it’s time to get up” step! Imagine waking up to a peaceful, tasty aroma created by savory bacon, creamy eggs, and gooey cheese, all laying on a layer of toasty tater tots. Mmmmm! Now, that’s how we want to start our morning! No tambourines, door slamming, or off-key singing here, Rise & Shine Casserole will be sweet music to your mouth and bring a magical start to your day! Help your family look forward to waking up and start creating new morning memories with this dish today!
Ingredients
For the casserole:
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen tater tots
- 12 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Toppings:
- 3 tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup chives, sliced
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3 –Add the tots in a single layer to the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Step 4 –In a large bowl, add the eggs and the milk and whisk until thoroughly combined.
Step 5 –Add 3/4 of the bacon crumbles and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese to the egg mixture and mix well.
Step 6 –Add the salt and the black pepper to the egg mixture.
Step 7 –Evenly pour the egg mixture over the tots.
Step 8 –Evenly sprinkle the remaining bacon crumbles and the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the egg mixture.
Step 9 –Bake the casserole, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean and the center is set, about 45 minutes.
Step 10 –Plate and serve, topped with the tomatoes, the avocado, and the chives.
