Tater Tot Casserole with No Meat

An easy Tater Tot Casserole with no meat that’s perfect for breakfast! It’s made with no soup and is completely vegetarian for a simple egg bake.

This vegetarian tater tot breakfast casserole is made with no meat and no soup! It’s packed with protein and so easy to add in more veggies you have on hand!

I love to use this recipe as a substitute for cream of mushroom soup in a tater tot casserole as it’s perfect for breakfast and also breakfast for dinner. It’s filling and one of the best easy (and freezable) casseroles you can make.

Plus, even the kids will love the tater tots!

In this post I will show you:

• How to make a tater tot casserole with no meat and absolutely no soup
• How long to store this recipe in the fridge
• If this cheesy tater tot breakfast casserole is freezer-friendly (spoiler alert: it is!) and how to prep this bake ahead of time
• How to add different veggies into this bake
• How to turn this meatless breakfast into a non-vegetarian tater tot casserole with meat
• Some great side dishes to make with this tater tot casserole recipe!

Did you know you can make tater tots in the air fryer? They come out crispy and are super easy to make!

How to Make Tater Tot Casserole with No Meat

STEP ONE: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

STEP TWO: In a bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. Add in the diced red pepper, diced onion, salt, and pepper and mix.

STEP THREE: Pour the egg mixture into a greased pan and top evenly with tater tots.

I like to use the entire 32-ounce bag to get the perfect egg to potato ratio, but you can also use a 28-ounce bag if that’s what you have on hand.

STEP FOUR: Bake the cheesy tater tot casserole with no meat for 55 to 65 minutes. Add the shredded cheddar cheese on top with about 5 to 10 minutes left of cooking.

Adding the cheddar cheese toward the end keeps the cheese nice and fresh so it’s just melted when it comes out of the oven. You can place this on the top before cooking, but I find the cheese gets more dried out and overcooked when doing that.

I recommend checking the middle of the casserole with a toothpick. It’s done when it comes out clean!

STEP FIVE: Remove the egg and tater tot bake from the oven, cut into squares, and enjoy!

Love Breakfast? Try this delicious Bisquick Coffee Cake Recipe made with a cinnamon streusel in a 13×9 pan!

How Long Does Tater Tot Casserole Last in the Fridge?

You can keep this cheesy tater tot casserole in your fridge for up to 3 days after cooking.

It can be reheating the oven at 350 for about 20-25 minutes or in an air fryer.

Can You Freeze This Tater Tot Casserole?

Yes! You can freeze this recipe uncooked for up to 2 months, which makes it the perfect make-ahead breakfast casserole for the holidays, including Christmas, Easter, and more!

1. Follow the above recipe up to step 3.
2. Add the egg mixture to a 13×9 pan and freeze.
3. When ready to use, take it out of the freezer and let it thaw overnight.
4. Add in the tater tots evenly over the egg mixture and bake normally!

Can I Freeze A Cooked Tater Tot Casserole?

Yes! It’s really simple to do as well.

1. Once cooked, freeze the 13×9 pan.
2. When ready to use, thaw the tater tot casserole with no meat in the fridge overnight.
3. Cook in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes, until fully warmed.

If you are freezing the entire breakfast casserole, I recommend keeping the shredded cheese off until the casserole is almost warmed thoroughly for the best taste.

Can I Add More Eggs?

I find that 8 eggs and a 32 ounce of tater tots deliver the perfect egg to potato ratio.

If you do not mind the egg bake being a little more… eggier, you can add in an additional 2 to 4 eggs. I like to add an extra 1 1/2 teaspoons of milk per egg as well.

Since the breakfast casserole will be thicker, allow an extra 5-15 minutes for cooking.

Can I Add More Veggies?

Yes! While I love to eat this recipe with just peppers and onions, you can add in your favorite vegetables for a healthier breakfast, especially because it’s made without soup!

Here are some ideas!

• Mushrooms
• Spinach
• Asparagus
• Red onions
• Kale
• Tomatoes
• Broccoli

I Know This Tater Tot Casserole is Meant to Be Vegetarian, But How Can I Add Meat?

This is such a versatile breakfast casserole recipe because it can please vegetarians and also meat eaters depending on what you add.

The meat can be added right in with the egg mixture or crumbled on top.

Here are some ideas to add meat to this recipe. Please note the meat should be fully cooked before adding it to the egg bake.

• Ground sausage
• Ground beef
• Broken up bacon pieces

You can also add meat substitutes to this recipe!

What is a Good Side Dish for Tater Tot Casserole?

This meatless egg and tater tot bake is filling on its own, but sometimes I like to serve it with a side dish.

Since this is a breakfast casserole, I like to keep my sides breakfast oriented, even if you’re enjoying it for lunch, which we do a lot.

• Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
• Fruit Salad

If you’re not vegetarian, try some of these sides as well!

• Air Fryer Bacon
• Air Fryer Sausage Patties

Love tater tots? Try these recipes too:

• Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole
• 5-Ingredient Hash Brown Casserole
• Air Fryer Tater Tots
• Air Fryer Loaded Tater Tots