Tater Tot Breakfast Pizza recipe with crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and sausage is a delicious breakfast or holiday brunch!
Is it a tradition in your family to start the holidays with a hearty breakfast? It’s such a wonderful way to start the day.
My family loves breakfast foods from Pumpkin Caramel Pecan Baked French Toast and Banana Pancakes to Hashbrown Crust Breakfast Pizza to Bacon and Egg Quiche.
Today I’m sharing a Tater Tot Breakfast Pizza recipe that has a tater tot crust topped with scrambled eggs, cheese, sausage, and bacon.
It’s like all of your favorite breakfast foods in one slice!
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How To Make Tater Tot Breakfast Pizza
Step One
Line the bottom of a greased 12-inch cast iron skillet with tater tot crowns (flat, round tater tots sometimes called potato crowns) and then line the sides of the pan.
Bake the tater tots for 15 minutes.
Step Two
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
Whisk together the eggs and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Cook the eggs until just set (they will cook more in the oven).
Step Three
Remove the tater tots from the oven and use a spatula to press down on top and sides of the crust to smash the tater tots a bit.
Step Four
Top with one cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Step Five
Top with the scrambled eggs.
Step Six
Next, sprinkle with cooked, crumbled sausage.
Step Seven
Add another layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
Step Eight
Finally top the tater tot breakfast pizza with cooked, crumbled bacon.
Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Tater Tot Breakfast Pizza FAQs
1. Can I use regular tater tots? Yes, just smash them a bit more than the tater tot crowns to flatten them out.
2. Do the eggs have to be cooked beforehand or can they be poured over the tater tots and cooked in the oven? They can be baked all at once but the final dish will look different than this tater tot breakfast pizza. Pour the whisked eggs over the tater tots in the pan. Add the other toppings and bake at 425˚F for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
3. How can I make this more hearty or more filling? Double or triple the scrambled eggs, sausage, and bacon.
4. What other toppings can I add to the tater tot breakfast pizza? Try adding mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spinach.
5. Can this tater tot breakfast pizza be made ahead of time? Yes, assemble up until the final baking. Cover and place in the fridge. When ready to serve, remove from the fridge and bake at 425˚F for 25-30 minutes.
6. Does this have to be made in a cast iron skillet or can I make it in a casserole dish? Yes, this tater tot breakfast pizza can be made in a 9×13 inch pan or another casserole dish.
Brought too many tater tots? Use the extras in one of these recipes:
Tater Tot Taco Pizza by The Gunny Sack: Tater Tot Taco Pizza is a mouthwatering combo of two of your favorite eats: tacos and pizza! The tater tot crust makes this dinner recipe even more fun.
Tater Tot Casserole by Mom On Timeout: Layers of amazing flavor combine for an easy and delicious dinner any night of the week! This fantastic casserole recipe will quickly become a family favorite!
Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie by The Gunny Sack: Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie because admit it…pie crust is boring. The whole family will love this spin on the traditional chicken pot pie recipe.
If you allow the breakfast pizza to sit for a couple of minutes before serving, it will hold together better but it is hard to resist!
This Tater Tot Breakfast Pizza with crispy potatoes, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted cheese, spicy sausage and crispy bacon is an awesome way to start the day!
Tater Tot Breakfast Pizza recipe with crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and sausage is a delicious breakfast or holiday brunch!
- 30 oz tater tot crowns
- 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
- 3/4 cup cooked, crumbled sausage
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Preheat oven to 425˚F.
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Line the bottom of a 12-inch greased cast iron skillet with tater tot crowns and then line the sides of the pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
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While baking, heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Whisk together the eggs and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook the eggs until just set (they will cook more in the oven).
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Remove the tater tots from the oven and use a spatula to press down on top and sides of the pizza to smash the tater tots a bit.
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Top with one cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
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Add the scrambled eggs, sausage crumbles and another cup of shredded cheese, making sure the cheese reaches the tater tots on the sides of the pans.
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Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Recipe Video
Updated from original recipe posted November 2015
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Megan says
We made this in our Dutch oven camping. It was awesome. We used diced ham, sausage crumbles and bacon bits. It cooked up beautifully at 350F for 20-25 minutes. We used the leftovers in breakfast burritos the next morning! Thanks for this awesome recipe!
Kristi says
Love this recipe! I premake this for our camping/ice fishing excursions. Make it to the point of putting back in the oven and freeze it, then bake it frozen 375 FOR 45 mins or so.
Cassie says
Do you happen to know the calorie count per slice? I love this pizza!
Kathy Campbell says
I made this in a baking pan. I did add more eggs and more bacon then sausage. My husband and I enjoyed it, and will be making it again. Thank you for sharing it.
Susan says
I made this today. I had regular tator tots so I partially cooked them then cut in half the long way. Easy to make and I think you could make this with veggies like tomato onion pepper and TVP crumbles if you don’t eat meat. Or change it up with spinach and crumbled feta and sun dried tomatoes on top. Lots of options with this recipe.
Sandy says
Love this pizza, so creative! To satisfy our desire for a spicy flavor I spread a layer of Philly Spicy Jalapeno Cream Cheese on the tator tots before adding the other toppings. Also cooked up scallions and mushrooms in the sausage! This was even better than any breakfast casserole we’ve ever made! Very moist, yet stable when served and lots of great flavor!
Lisa H. says
Could you possibly make this in a glass baking pan?
Tonia says
Yes! It most certainly could be. Enjoy!
Peg Litwiler says
My husband and I LOVED this!! I used hashbrown squares in a square pan and it returned out great. Also put browned onions with the eggs then hit it with the broiler after baking to brown the cheese a little.Next time I make this I am going to make up two and freeze one for those mornings with little time. Thanks for sharing this recipe
Tonia says
Yayyy!! I love hearing that. Yes, I’ve cut it into portions and stuck them in the freezer for my husband to warm up in the morning. Thanks for letting me know! ~Tonia
Gina says
I made this just a few minutes ago and couldn’t wait for it to come out of the oven. I did however, change up the recipe. I didn’t have cheddar cheese and I didn’t have the tator rounds. I used regular tater tots with onions and just mashed them down really good, after that I place 4 slices of provolone cheese then put the eggs, sausage on it then I put mexican style queso quesadilla cheese and then put the bacon on top. OH MY WORD…..let’s just say I’ll be making this one again!!! Love love love it!
Katie says
I’m making this for my husband for father’s day
Chuck Van Meter says
Tater tot anything!!! Thank you very much.
Chuck says
Tater tot anything!!! Thank you very much.
Cassie Smallwood says
This looks amazing! Thank you for sharing! I’m always looking for good breakfast ideas.
Krysta says
Greetings! I’m wondering if anyone who has tried this while camping has adapted this to be made without use of an oven, any guidance is greatly appreciated!
Lisa says
Do you think it would turn out if I made it in a 9×13 glass dish?
Tonia says
Yes, I think it would be wonderful like that! Enjoy! ~Tonia
Henrietta says
Hey Tonia! This looks amazing! Wanted to try and make this for a family Christmas brunch, but we have a bunch of non-cheese eaters/ dairy-free family. Can you make this without the cheese?
Tonia says
Hi Henrietta,
The cheese helps hold the tater tots together to form the “pizza crust”. So, if I were making this without cheese, I would whisk the eggs, salt and pepper, and pour the mixture over the tater tots without cooking the eggs first. Top with the meat and bake. As the eggs cook along with the tater tots, they will help bind it all together. I’m not sure how long it will take to bake this way so you’ll have to check on it. It will be more like an egg casserole.
Merry Christmas!
~Tonia
Danielle Dawley says
Couple of questions–can this be easily doubled, tripled? We have a holiday brunch/open house coming up (about 60 people) and would like to serve this as one of the 2 breakfast casseroles. Instead of scrambling the eggs beforehand, can you layer the tots, meat and cheese and then pour the eggs over and bake? Finally, can this be cooked in advance and then frozen? Thanks! Danielle
Tonia says
Sounds like a great idea! Yes, you can easily double or triple it and you can pour the eggs over the top. I would suggest whisking them with some milk first. I found this tater tot breakfast casserole for you to check out for more tips: http://www.chewoutloud.com/2015/01/27/cheesy-tater-tot-breakfast-bake/
Donna says
Can you use a pizza pan for this?
Tonia says
Yes, you should be able to. My only concern would be the grease running off the pan so I might line the oven rack with foil to protect my oven. Best of luck!
Nan says
This breakfast was a big hit with our campground group. They said it was a “keeper”. It was easy and delicious!
Jennifer Esqueda says
Nan – in the campgrounds – how did you ensure it would cook well? Did you cover your iron skillet?
Todd B. says
Best breakfast ever!!! This recipe is awesome and easy.
Linde says
Looks great! Do you thaw the tots out before hand? I think I’ll also try the ham that some other reviewers mentioned. Frankly, I don’t think you can go wrong with this recipe. Thank you for sharing it!
Tonia says
Thanks! No, they were still frozen. Enjoy! ~Tonia
Beth Sterner says
Hi Tonia,
I made this for dinner tonight for my husband and I, and it was AMAZING…What a great idea! Super easy and fun to make, and so yummy! We used ham instead and cooked it in with the eggs, and garnished at the end with some scallions. My husband is a food-snob, if you will, and he liked it so much he ate half of it himself! This is something I will definitely be making over and over again. This also would be the perfect breakfast dish for a crowd!
Tonia says
That’s so awesome! My husband loves it too. I will have to try making it with ham. Thanks!
Eva says
Breakfast pizza. Love the idea! I will try this next Sunday xx
rhonda says
I didn’t see any instructions. Do you brown the tater tots first? Then add the other ingredients? Looks yummy!
Tonia says
Not sure why they aren’t showing up for you. The full recipe is at the bottom of the post. Here is a link to the printable recipe: https://www.thegunnysack.com/easyrecipe-print/14869-0/ Best of luck!
momma says
The recipe and instructions click read more under the recipe picture
Betsy says
Hi Tonia,
This looks so fun! Can’t wait to try! I’m thinking about making this for a work treat day tomorrow. How is it the next day? Since I’m not a morning person, I’m trying to figure out if I can make it tonight and warm it up tomorrow.
Shirley says
Oh this is a keeper. Easy to make and delicious too. Can wait to try with ham and Swiss cheese…
Deb says
I made this this morning for the family and everyone loved it. Thank you so much for posting this recipe!
Teresa says
What size skillet
Tonia says
I used a 12 inch size but you can make it in any sized skillet you want. Just adjust the amounts. Best of luck!
Ana Blom says
This was so delicious, I have dreams about it and I wake up hungry.
Tonia says
Yay!! You will have to make it for your family one of these days! Thanks Ana! ~Tonia
Cookin Canuck says
What a fun idea! This would be a great thing to serve during the holidays, for sure.
Tonia says
Thanks so much! My family’s got it on their list of favorites. ~Tonia
Natasha @ Salt and Lavender says
My husband would LOVE this. I’m afraid I can’t stomach greasy food in the morning, ha.
Nutmeg Nanny says
Oh my gosh! This is one delicious looking pizza. Hello breakfast time!
Cathy Trochelman says
This is genius! What a fun and delicious breakfast idea…love the creativity!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Oh my. This looks so, so good. Like… I’m at a loss for words. I so wish we had tater tots where I live!
And we’ve never had breakfast on any holiday in my family. I guess we’re all waiting for the big meal! 😉
Lolasmama says
Erin, my goodness, where do you live that you don’t have TATER TOTS? And you don’t have holiday breakfasts? I’m so sorry
Kristyn says
This sounds amazing! Waking up to this would make any day better! 🙂
Maris (In Good Taste) says
This would be very much welcomed by my friends for brunch after a night out on the town 😉
Derek says
Genius! I love creative breakfast ideas like this!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Tonia! I love tater tots, always have a bag in the freezer! I will be making this when we visit my son in Nashville next month – even though he is a good cook, it’ always Mom’s cooking that he wants when we get together. 🙂