![]() (Links are affiliate links to products we think are helpful and we may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if purchased.) Why You Will Love Breakfast Casseroles Good country gravy enhances all of these classic breakfast foods and punches up the flavor in the ordinary egg pour-over. ![]() My idea was to use a package of buttery white gravy, whisked in with the eggs, to infuse the whole dish with the kind of flavor that knocks your socks off…and for best results, I’m using my favorite gravy in the world, Pioneer Country Gravy Mix. What’s The Secret To This Breakfast Casserole? These never had enough FLAVOR for my tastes because eggs aren’t that flavorful– so I set out to create a recipe that popped. You could also pop it under the broiler to crisp up your tots again.You see, most breakfast casseroles are just simple ingredients like breakfast potatoes or bread cubes with sauteed onions and bell peppers with a favorite breakfast meat, smothered with eggs and baked. This recipe reheats in the microwave beautifully. Leftovers taste even better the next day (or several days, as my friend can attest from her childhood).Reheating this tater tot hotdish is simple and it tastes delicious! Take the frozen dish out of the freezer and allow to thaw in the refrigerator. Store leftovers is an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.How to Store and Reheat Tater Tot Casserole Either option should keep in the freezer for a couple of months. Freeze instead until you’re ready to bake. Or you can assemble the casserole, again leaving off the cheese, but don’t bake it.Refrigerate until completely cold and then pop it into the freezer (in a freezer safe container). Then, bake as instructed and let it cool. Assemble the casserole with everything except the cheese.Make Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole Ahead of Time Just be sure to check those labels! When using cornstarch as the thickener you can use half the amount– so about 3 tablespoons should be all you will need to make your sauce. It’s available next to regular bouillon at most grocery stores. It’s gluten free if, and only if, you use cornstarch as the thickener for the sauce instead of flour AND you make sure you’re using a gluten free bouillon powder. Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole– Who says dinnertime is the only time for tater tots? Layer those gorgeous potato nuggets with eggs, crumbled breakfast sausage and cheese.Mexican Style– Use taco seasoning in the ground beef, then add green chiles, corn, diced tomatoes, black beans and pepper jack cheese to give this recipe a spicy kick.Chili Tot Casserole– Add chili, corn, and olives to the base and top with tater tots and cheese.Your kids will beg for all the casserole all the time! Try these favorite variations on the traditional Tater Tot Casserole: This delicious family dinner staple can be dressed up a million different ways. Add diced bacon along with the ground beef.Replace Ground beef with spicy ground sausage.Sprinkle on onion powder and/or dry ranch dressing mix powder.Use a tablespoon or so of Worcestershire sauce. ![]() If you are looking to add more flavor to this casserole dish, you can always include more flavor-enhancing ingredients to the ground beef mixture.
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