Breakfast Tater Tot Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces frozen tater tots
6 ounces cooked turkey sausage or 5 slices crumbled cooked bacon
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
5 -6 large eggs
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup grated colby-monterey jack cheese

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 375F then spray a 9x9 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Place the tater tots in the bottom of the pan. Next sprinkle the turkey sausage or crumbled bacon over the tater tots.
Note: If you want to add vegetables, such as mushrooms or green peppers, you should add them along with the meat.
Whisk the half & half & cream cheese together in a bowl. Once smooth whisk in the eggs & spices then stir in the cheese. Pour over the tater tots then bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes.