Biscuits and Gravy Tater Tot Casserole
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This Biscuits and Gravy Tater Tot Casserole brings together buttery biscuits, creamy sausage gravy, and perfectly crispy tater tots, all topped with a layer of melted, gooey cheese for a mouthwateringly hearty breakfast. It’s pure comfort in a casserole dish!
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
I’ve always loved biscuits and gravy, and tater tot casserole (a.k.a “hotdish”) is a Midwest staple that I’ve recently become OBSESSED with (hello Beef Tater Tot & Taco Tater Tot Casserole Recipe!) —so why not combine them? This sausage gravy tater tot casserole layers fluffy biscuit pieces, homemade sausage gravy (no gravy mix here!), and crispy tots for the ultimate comfort mashup.
The textures here are everything: creamy gravy, tender biscuits, and crispy crowns covered in gooey cheese…. are we in heaven? Best of all, this easy recipe does most of the work in the oven, so you can relax while it bakes. It’s perfect for weekend breakfasts or feeding a larger crowd without the hassle.
If you love hearty, crowd-pleasing dishes, this delicious casserole is a must-try. Just layer, bake, and watch it disappear—guaranteed to become a new favorite!
Made with Simple Ingredients
- Breakfast sausage
- Worcestershire sauce
- All-purpose flour
- Half & half
- Seasoning (salt, black pepper, garlic powder, & onion powder)
- Refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands)
- Frozen tater tots
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Crispy bacon bits
- Green onions (optional, for garnish)
Go spicy!
To give your biscuits and gravy tater tot casserole a little extra flavor, try using hot sausage, a dash of cayenne pepper, or a splash of your favorite hot sauce for a delicious spicy kick.
Biscuits and Gravy Tater Tot Casserole – How to Make It
- To start, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Next, quarter the biscuits and spread them evenly in the prepared dish.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, just until the tops begin to puff and set. Remove from oven and set aside.
4. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks. Do not drain.
5. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
6. Sprinkle flour over the sausage and stir to coat. Slowly whisk in the half & half, stirring constantly. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes), then remove from heat.
7. Pour the sausage gravy evenly over the pre-baked biscuit pieces. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese on top. Add bacon bits evenly over the cheese. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over everything.
8. Return the dish to the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
9. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top and bake an additional 5 minutes, until melted.
10. Garnish with sliced green onions. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Turn this into a make-ahead breakfast by preparing the recipe as instructed up to the point of baking. Cover and refrigerate overnight, then bake the next morning for a hot and hearty breakfast.
The most common reason casseroles turn out soggy is not baking them long enough. Make sure the center is bubbling and the top looks golden before you take it out of the oven. If the top starts browning too fast, just cover it with some foil and keep baking.
This biscuits and gravy tater tot casserole is really meant to be a meal in itself, but if you want to add some sides, here are a few suggestions:
– A side salad. Try my Strawberry Salad With Zesty Honey Mustard Dressing!
– Fruit salad or fresh fruit, such as sliced apples or berries
– Steamed vegetables like broccoli or green beans
Storage Directions
Store your biscuits and gravy tater tot casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply place in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
Biscuits and Gravy Tater Tot Casserole
Biscuits and Gravy Tater Tot Casserole combines flaky biscuits, creamy homemade sausage gravy, and crispy tater tots for the ultimate comfort breakfast. Easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd, this hearty dish is a delicious twist on two classic favorites!
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups half & half
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 (16 oz) can refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands), quartered
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Quarter the biscuits and spread them evenly in the prepared dish.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, just until the tops begin to puff and set. Remove from oven and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks. Do not drain.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the sausage and stir to coat. Slowly whisk in the half & half, stirring constantly. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes), then remove from heat.
- Pour the sausage gravy evenly over the pre-baked biscuit pieces. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese on top. Add bacon bits evenly over the cheese. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over everything.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top and bake an additional 5 minutes, until melted.
- Garnish with sliced green onions. Let cool slightly before serving.
