Save half the cheese and a couple of ounces of the ham to use as the topping. Whisk up the eggs and stir in the Half & Half, ham, cheese, veggies, and seasoning. Whisk the eggs and add Half & Half, cheese, ham and seasoning The baking pan needs a coat of non-stick spray before lining it with a layer of the Tater Tots. The prep takes minutes, mostly to chop up the optional veggies. 5 minute prep Prep pan and layer with Tater Tots While Half & Half works best, you can substitute milk, if necessary. I like the color, texture, and flavor they add, but they are not necessary, which is why I designated them as “optional.” Likewise, if you feel creative, go ahead and throw in sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, bell pepper, even zucchini. My kids are “big kids.” They like onions and peppers, so I included those ingredients in my version. Optional ingredients Onions and peppers are optional! Any type of shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican mix, Italian mix, mozzarella) will work. I used Colby Jack cause that’s what was in the fridge this week. I stock up on shredded cheese whenever it’s on sale. Shredded cheese is another item that has multiple uses during the week. I like getting packaged diced ham as it’s always good in scrambled eggs, omelets, salads, or to zhoosh up canned baked beans. You can use left-over ham, slice up deli sandwich ham slices or get a package of diced ham. It also can be assembled the night before and popped in the oven the next morning so that you can sleep in a little longer. If you are feeding a crowd, this effortless recipe is easily doubled. The kids (and kids-at-heart) will be rushing to the table when you tell them you’re serving Tater Tots for breakfast! While I will admit, I’m not a huge Tater Tot fan this was a fun dish to make and to eat. Kick-off Labor Day Weekend, or any weekend, with a fun and delicious breakfast casserole. Kick-off the weekend with a fun breakfast Jump to Recipe Print Recipe This OUTSTANDING breakfast casserole is a fun and RELAXED way to kick off the weekend! Tater Tots and diced ham, cheese, and eggs are mixed together in minutes and baked in one pan.

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