Description
Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Totchos combine crispy tater tots, fluffy scrambled eggs, smoky bacon, and melted cheese into the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or game-day gatherings, this easy and customizable recipe is sure to be a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (28 oz) tater tots
- 6 large eggs
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake per package instructions (about 20-25 minutes) until crispy.
- Cook Bacon – In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel and crumble once cooled.
- Prepare Eggs – In a bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook eggs, stirring occasionally, until soft and creamy. Remove from heat.
- Assemble Totchos – Transfer baked tater tots to an oven-safe dish. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tots.
- Add Eggs and Bacon – Spread scrambled eggs evenly over the tots, followed by crumbled bacon.
- Melt Cheese – Place dish back in the oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish & Serve – Top with green onions, sour cream, and hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Spicy Kick – Add diced jalapeños or sriracha for heat.
- Loaded Totchos – Include sausage, ham, or bell peppers.
- Southwestern Twist – Use pepper jack cheese, black beans, salsa, and avocado.
- Vegetarian Option – Skip bacon and add mushrooms or spinach.
- Tex-Mex Style – Sprinkle taco seasoning on tots before baking and add chorizo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking ,Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: breakfast totchos, bacon egg cheese totchos, tater tot breakfast, brunch recipe, easy breakfast recipe