Tater Tot Sausage Casserole

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Ingredients:

• 2 lb breakfast sausage
• 1 (30-32oz) bag frozen tater tots
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (use @violife_foods for dairy free option)
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (use @violife_foods for dairy-free option)
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk (almond or coconut milk for dairy-free)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.

2. In a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink. Drain fat.
3. In a large bowl, toss together tater tots, cooked sausage and cheeses. Pour into a lightly greased 9x13-inch pan.
4. Whisk together eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and milk. Pour over tater tot mixture.
5. * **Cover and refrigerate at this point if baking later.**
6. Bake uncovered for 60 - 70 minutes, or until eggs are set.

Notes:
-Can make casserole in advance and refrigerate or freeze for later.

-If baking after refrigerating, you may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time.

-To bake after freezing, thaw completely and bake as directed above.

-To reheat casserole after freezing, thaw completely. Cover casserole with aluminum foil and bake at 350ºF for 30 to 40 minutes, until heated through.