Description
Mexican-inspired breakfast totchos blend crispy tater tots with savory morning ingredients for a mouthwatering meal. Melted cheese, scrambled eggs, and zesty toppings create a satisfying brunch option you will devour with enthusiasm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage, cooked
- 5 large eggs, scrambled
- 1/2 cup crushed bacon
Starch Base:
- 2 pound bag tater tots, cooked
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Fire up the broiler to high, positioning the rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Ensure tater tots, scrambled eggs, and breakfast sausage are fully prepared and within reach.
- Arrange the crispy tater tots in a uniform layer across a large rimmed baking sheet, allowing minimal overlap but maintaining a consistent surface.
- Gently distribute the fluffy scrambled eggs across the golden tater tot foundation, creating an even coverage.
- Scatter the savory cooked breakfast sausage over the egg layer, then generously sprinkle Colby Jack cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
- Slide the loaded baking sheet under the broiler for approximately 4-5 minutes, watching carefully until the cheese transforms into a molten, bubbling blanket with slight golden edges.
- Carefully extract the sizzling totchos from the oven, letting them rest momentarily before serving. Optionally adorn with fresh herbs, green onions, or a drizzle of hot sauce for extra zest.
Notes
- Ensure tater tots are crispy by spreading them in a single layer, allowing even heat distribution and maximum crunchiness.
- Prepare eggs slightly underscrambled to prevent overcooking during broiling, maintaining a creamy texture.
- Customize protein options by substituting breakfast sausage with turkey sausage, vegetarian crumbles, or diced ham for dietary preferences.
- Add fresh toppings like chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, or sliced jalapeños for extra flavor and nutritional boost after broiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 898 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg