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Discover the perfect breakfast treat with our Golden Brown Breakfast Tater Tot Cups. These delightful bite-sized creations combine the crispy goodness of tater tots with a savory filling of eggs, cheese, and your choice of breakfast meat. Ideal for busy mornings or brunch gatherings, this recipe is easy to make and sure to impress. In this article, we will explore the steps to create these tasty tater tot cups, discuss ingredient variations, and share the nutritional benefits of this breakfast favorite.

Golden Brown Breakfast Tater Tot Cups

Start your morning with a delicious twist on breakfast with Golden Brown Breakfast Tater Tot Cups. These bite-sized treats feature a crispy tater tot base filled with a savory mix of eggs, cheese, and your favorite breakfast meats. Perfect for busy days or brunch parties, they are easy to make and customizable for all tastes. Discover how to create these tasty cups, explore ingredient variations, and enjoy a balanced start to your day with this fun, shareable dish!
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Ingredients
  

1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots

6 large eggs

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of your choice)

1/2 cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage (or bacon)

1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)

1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and black pepper to taste

Olive oil spray or cooking spray

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

    Prepare the Muffin Tin: Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil spray or cooking spray to prevent sticking.

      Form the Tater Tot Cups: Place about 6-7 tater tots in each muffin cup, depending on the size of your tots. Use a fork or your fingers to press them down and mold them into a cup shape. The tater tots should create a well in the center for filling.

        Pre-bake Tater Cups: Bake the tater tot cups in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown.

          Mix the Filling: While the tater tots are baking, crack the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add the shredded cheese, crumbled sausage (or bacon), diced bell peppers, green onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.

            Fill the Tater Cups: After the tater cup shells are pre-baked, carefully remove them from the oven. Pour the egg mixture evenly into each tater tot cup, filling them almost to the top.

              Finish Baking: Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, or until the eggs are set and lightly golden.

                Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the tater tot cups from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before using a spoon or spatula to carefully lift them out of the muffin tin. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious breakfast creation!

                  Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 30 minutes | 12 servings