This breakfast casserole for two is perfect for two people!
Every time I look for recipes, I come across recipes that are designed for a 9×13-inch dish. While leftovers are great, it’s only my husband and I in the house, and that’s just too much food.
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Also, I have been trying really hard not to have waste at the end of the week due to the cost of groceries, and I could freeze some breakfast casserole, but honestly, that’s just not my style. I’d rather make a new one in a few weeks so it’s fresh.
Ingredients
- Tater Tots, or shredded hashbrowns
- Pork Sausage, or whatever kind of crumbled breakfast sausage you like (my homemade pork ground sausage is perfect in this recipe)
- Eggs, of course
- Cheese, I used cheddar but feel free to change it up with Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Mozzarella, or anything else that sounds appealing to you
- Spinach, I only recently started adding this into the sausage once it’s cooked before layering it up, but it’s some added veggies that you don’t even taste
I know this list is short! It’s because this recipe is so darn easy!
Of course, feel free to add extra veggies. If you do I would recommend sauteing them for a bit before adding them to the breakfast casserole so they are a little soft when it’s cooked.
How to Cook the Breakfast Casserole for Two
Cook your breakfast sausage and add spinach at the end to wilt it down a bit and then set aside. It’s time to layer it up!
Spray the bottom or wipe the bottom down with a little oil so nothing sticks.
Layer of Tater tots on the bottom; fill that bottom up so it makes a platform for the meat and spinach.
Add the meat and spinach on top of the tots. Whisk your 8 eggs in a bowl until they are smooth with a dash of salt and pepper. (See my tips for making The Best Scrambled Eggs here)
Pour your scrambled egg mixture evenly over your Tator tots, sausage, and spinach mixture. Shred enough cheese to cover the top.
Cover and bake your breakfast casserole for two in a preheated 375-degree oven for about 30 mins. Then uncover and cook for another 10 mins til the cheese is browned and beautiful on top.
Other Things to Note
Dish Size: This recipe is made using an 8×8-inch glass dish which means there won’t be a ton of leftovers. I always cut this little casserole into 4 squares. I eat 1, and my husband will eat 1 or 2. Which means there is always 1 or 2 pieces left over. This is SUCH a more manageable amount of leftovers than cooking a 9×13-inch for just the two of us.
Serving: I always serve this breakfast casserole for two with a cup of coffee and some fruit! I’ve made this side dish with a person or two over for company and just cut up a bunch of fruit or made a side of pancakes or muffins, and it always works out.
Taco Sauce: This dish is PERFECT coated in taco sauce! Our favorite taco sauce is by Herdez to put on top! And we don’t skimp on it, we always keep it on hand! Check it out here.
Wake up your taste buds and say goodbye to boring mornings with this ultra-satisfying breakfast casserole for two that’s bursting with flavor and guaranteed to fuel your day. Imagine layers of crispy golden tater tots nestled alongside juicy sausage crumbles, all smothered in a lusciously cheesy egg custard that bakes to fluffy perfection in just one hour. It’s comfort food made heavenly, perfect for a lazy weekend together or meal-prepped into baggies for a couple of days.
- Author: Taylor Fuller
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cups of Tator Tots
- 1/2 lb Breakfast Sausage (Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe)
- Handful of Fresh Spinach (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 8 Eggs
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cook up breakfast sausage til cooked through.
- Turn down the heat and add spinach just til wilted. Then set aside.
- Coat the bottom of an 8×8-inch square cooking dish with oil.
- Layer Tator tots to cover the bottom of the dish.
- Next, layer the sausage and spinach mixture on top tots.
- Whisk all 8 eggs in a separate dish with a dash of salt and pepper (until smooth).
- Pour egg mixture over sausage, spinach, and tots.
- Place shredded cheese as the top layer.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 mins. Remove foil and bake for 10 more mins. (Disclaimer since all ovens are different: When checking to see if it’s done, you should be able to wiggle the dish a bit, and there should be no movement. The eggs should be set)
- Let cool for 10 mins, then enjoy!!
We enjoy ours with a little taco sauce or salsa! Yum!
