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Home » Breakfast » Turkey Sausage Casserole with Veggie Tots

Turkey Sausage Casserole with Veggie Tots

Posted by: Diabetic Foodie / Breakfast, Poultry / August 31, 2017

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Whether you’re making brunch for a crowd or serving up breakfast for dinner, this turkey sausage casserole with veggie tots is always a crowd-pleaser!

Turkey Sausage Casserole with Veggie Tots in a casserole pan

Casseroles are one of my favorite kinds of recipes. They’re great for feeding a crowd, or you can use them to meal prep for the week. Minimal work turns into lots of meals.

This turkey sausage casserole with veggie tots is just the kind of hearty casserole that works for either scenario! It’s perfect for a big brunch party, to enjoy as breakfast throughout the week, or to serve as brinner.

And the beauty of this recipe is that most of the ingredients come pre-made straight from your freezer. So all you have to do is throw everything together!

It’s quick, easy, and absolutely delicious. And it’s an excuse to eat eggs for any meal of the day.

How to make turkey sausage casserole with veggie tots

Ready to see how this hearty egg casserole comes together?

Step 1: If your sausage is in link form, remove the casings.

Step 2: In a medium skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, stirring to break it up. Once the sausage is no longer pink, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

Step 3: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 11 x 7 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 4: Layer the tots in the casserole dish, then add the sausage. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over everything.

Step 5: Whisk together the eggs, half and half, garlic pepper, and dry mustard.

Step 6: Pour the egg mixture into the casserole dish.

Step 7: Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes.

Step 8: Once the casserole is golden brown, remove from the oven and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes.

That’s it! All that’s left to do is cut the casserole into 6 slices and dig in.

Variations for this recipe

I already mentioned a few of the reasons I love casseroles. Another reason is because they are so flexible!

You can easily customize this recipe based on your tastes and preferences. Feel free to make it exactly how you want it.

Watching your sodium? I recommend using my lower sodium breakfast sausage instead of the turkey sausage. You can also try to find low-sodium cheese, or just use fewer veggie tots.

Want to lower the fat content? Use low-fat cheese and nonfat half and half. You can also replace the whole eggs with an egg substitute.

Looking for a bit more spice? Use a hot Italian turkey sausage.

Have some fun with this casserole dish!

Storage

This casserole will keep very well in the refrigerator. That’s what makes it great for meal prepping.

Simply store your leftovers covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within 4-5 days. I think the slices reheat beautifully in the microwave.

Serving of casserole of a white plate

Other delicious egg recipes to make in the oven

When you think of cooking eggs, most of us imagine cooking them on the stove. But personally, I love making egg dishes in the oven! Prep and clean-up are a breeze, plus they turn out so delicious.

Here are a few of my favorite egg recipes to make in the oven:

  • Crustless Quiche with Italian Turkey Sausage
  • Baked Eggs in Wonton Cups
  • Bacon and Egg Muffins

You can also take a look at this collection of low-carb diabetes-friendly dinner recipes for even more inspiration.

When you’ve tried this casserole, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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Turkey Sausage Casserole with Veggie Tots
5 from 2 votes

Turkey Sausage Casserole with Veggie Tots

Whether you're making brunch for a crowd or serving up breakfast for dinner, this turkey sausage casserole with veggie tots is always a crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Author:Diabetic Foodie
Servings:6
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound turkey breakfast sausage
  • 16 ounces frozen cauliflower or broccoli tots (do not thaw)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup half and half
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • If your sausage is in link form, remove the casings.
  • In a medium skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, stirring to break it up. Once the sausage is no longer pink, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 11 x 7 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Layer the tots in the casserole dish, then add the sausage. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over everything.
  • Whisk together the eggs, half and half, garlic pepper, and dry mustard.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the casserole dish.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes.
  • Once the casserole is golden brown, remove from the oven and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for 6 servings. If you cut the casserole into 6 slices, each slice will be 1 serving.
Watching sodium? Substitute the turkey sausage for my lower sodium breakfast sausage, try to find a low-sodium cheese, and use fewer tots.
Watching fat? Use low-fat cheese, nonfat half and half, and an egg substitute.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Turkey Sausage Casserole with Veggie Tots
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 368 Calories from Fat 200
% Daily Value*
Fat 22.2g34%
Saturated Fat 9.1g57%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 197.9mg66%
Sodium 839.8mg37%
Potassium 115.8mg3%
Carbohydrates 16.6g6%
Fiber 5.3g22%
Sugar 3.9g4%
Protein 25.1g50%
Net carbs 11.3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Keyword: brunch recipes, turkey sausage casserole
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  1. Orretta Vincent says

    August 27, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    Used hot turkey sausage (that what I had before I was diagnosed diabetic) ff,swiss cheese 1/4 c.lite half and half,3/4 c.oatmeal milk.

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  2. Aisha says

    July 14, 2020 at 8:41 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was soooooo good! I used broccoli tots because that’s all I could find at the store. This was such a yummy breakfast dish! I’m definitely adding it to my recipe file. This was a great make ahead breakfast casserole for my meal prep.

    Reply
  3. WestPADad says

    November 4, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    This is the first recipe I’ve made from your site. Thanks! My wife’s only comment was that the cauliflower tots disintegrated while they were cooking. You could see the outline of them in the casserole, but they had no substance when eaten.

    Flavors were good, everyone liked it! Thanks again!

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    • Shelby Kinnaird says

      November 5, 2017 at 7:38 am

      WestPADad – Your wife is right – the tots do sort of break up into the casserole. Glad you liked the flavors!

      Reply

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