Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean breakfast sausage
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 32 oz frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the lean breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through.
  3. Toss in the diced onions and red bell peppers; sauté for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the mixture smells aromatic.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 60 seconds to avoid burning. Remove from heat.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, crack the 8 eggs.
  6. Add the milk, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  7. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is completely homogenous and slightly frothy.
  8. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Spread the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  10. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the meat layer.
  11. Pour the egg mixture over the top, ensuring it fills the gaps between the sausage.
  12. Arrange the frozen tater tots in neat rows across the surface, pressing them slightly into the egg, and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  13. Bake for 40-50 minutes until the eggs are set and the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.