Description
Spicy breakfast casserole with eggs, tater tots, cheese, and Indian spices. Customize meats & veggies for a hearty and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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For the Base
- 1 lb tater tots, frozen (no thawing needed) (see Variations)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
- 2 handfuls baby spinach, chopped (see FAQs & Notes)
- about 1 cup veggies/meats (optional) (see Variations)
- 1-2 Thai green chilies, thinly sliced (skip or use jalapeños /red chili flakes milder heat)
For the Egg Mixture
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (alternatively, you can also use half & half or milk)
- 4 eggs
- salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1-2 tsp Egg Curry Masala (see FAQs & Notes)
- 1 cup grated melting cheese (ex. cheedar, monterey jack or colby jack)
- 4-5 springs of cilantro/coriander leaves, minced, for garnishing
- 1-2 scallions or green onions, finely sliced, for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 deg F (175 °C).
- Transfer the frozen tater tots or any other variety of potatoes you are using to a baking dish.
- Top with onions, tomatoes, spinach, green chilies (if using) and any other veggies/meats you are using.
- In a mixing bowl or a glass mixing cup, whisk together cream, eggs, salt, pepper and Egg Curry Masala and pour over into the baking dish.
- Top with an even layer of the grated cheese (see FAQs & Notes).
- Bake in the oven covered for 25 mins and then uncovered for another 25 mins till the top layer of the cheese turns slightly golden brown and is bubbling.
- Remove the baking dish out of the oven and garnish with cilantro and green onions. Cut into squares and serve hot along the side of bread for breakfast or simple mixed greens salad for brunch.