Mini Breakfast Omelets in Tater Tot Cups Recipe
These Mini Breakfast Omelets are a fun and convenient way to enjoy a hearty breakfast. Made with a crispy tater tot crust filled with savory sausage, bell peppers, eggs, milk, and melted cheese, these individual portions are perfect for meal prepping or serving a crowd. Baked to perfection, they offer a delicious combination of textures and flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini omelets 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 36 tater tots
Filling
- 10 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Shredded cheese, to taste
- Seasoning, to taste (such as salt, pepper)
- Meat & veggies of choice (e.g., breakfast sausage and diced bell pepper)
- Approximately 6 frozen breakfast sausage links, microwaved and diced
- Diced bell pepper, pre-chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin pan: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and generously grease a standard-sized muffin pan to prevent sticking.
- Soften and prepare tater tots: Microwave the tater tots for a few minutes until they are soft enough to be smashed easily. Place 3 tots into each muffin cup, then press them down firmly with the bottom of a small cup to form a crust.
- Bake the tater tot crust: Bake the smashed tater tots in the oven at 400°F for 10 minutes to firm up the crust.
- Lower oven temperature: After removing the muffin pan from the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for baking the omelets.
- Add meat and veggies: Evenly distribute the diced, microwaved breakfast sausage and diced bell peppers into each muffin cup over the pre-baked tater tot crusts.
- Prepare egg mixture: In a bowl, scramble the eggs with milk and seasoning of your choice. Pour the egg mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling about 90% full to allow space for the eggs to expand during baking.
- Add cheese and bake: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each filled muffin cup. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until the eggs are fully cooked and set.
Notes
- Microwaving the tater tots before pressing helps create an even crust.
- Filling cups about 90% full prevents overflow as eggs expand when baked.
- Use pre-cooked meats to ensure thorough cooking and safety.
- Customize the veggies and meats to your preference.
- Greasing the muffin pan well will make removal easier.
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