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Chicken Fajita Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

September 15, 2015 by Matt Robinson 27 Comments

Sure it’s a mouthful: Chicken Fajita Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole, but if you have better name to capture all that this is, leave a comment. Until then, I’m sure once you take a bite the complaints will fade to a rhythmic forking of one bite after another.

Chicken Fajita Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole | Real Food by Dad

It’s pretty addicting. But can how many ways of wrong can you go with tater tots? In my house, not many, and this proved no different.

Chicken Fajita Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole via Real Food by Dad

The boys love the combination of all the peppery sweet flavors of a fajita mixed in gobs of cheese, an overdose of tater tots and for a protein punch, lots of sliced, grilled chicken. Well, and because I couldn’t in good conscience give the boys tater tots dripping with cheese—okay, who am I kidding? Admittedly, there are just some nights when “healthy” is not a factor. Lucky for me, we are pretty good about moderating and finding balance the next day.

Chicken Fajita Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole _ Real Food by Dad

See how that works, so go ahead and make this, guilt free—because it’s totally worth it.

Yield: 8-10

Chicken Fajita Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Chicken Fajita Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large grilled chicken breast (about 1 1/2 lbs.), thinly sliced or cubed to 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper, about 1 large pepper
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper, about 1 large pepper
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese
  • 2 lbs.f pounds frozen tater tots
  • 1/4 finely chopped green onions
  • cilantro and sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Heat oven to 350F. Lightly cover a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together first seven ingredients. Pour into prepared pan. Layer with chicken (reserving some for garnishing), both peppers (reserving about 2 tablespoon of each for garnishing), 2 cups of cheddar cheese, paper jack cheese and tater tots.
  3. Bake at 350F until top is golden brown and liquid is set, about 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top. Bake for another 8-10 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and just turning golden brown. Garnish with remaining slices of chicken, green onions and peppers. Serve with cilantro and sour cream.
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Comments

  1. Zainab says

    September 16, 2015 at 2:05 am

    Whoa!! I see no reason to have any guilt here. That’s why tomorrow was made ?

    Reply
  2. Tori Cooper says

    September 16, 2015 at 4:33 am

    (Okay this requires my white chocolate voice) Uh uh, no you di-int! You killin me! Taters fo breakfast, say what!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      September 16, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      You are hilarious, thank you Tori!

      Reply
  3. grandbabycakes says

    September 16, 2015 at 5:22 am

    This looks absolutely sensational!!!!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      September 16, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      Thanks Jocelyn!

      Reply
  4. HalfBakedHarvest says

    September 16, 2015 at 5:57 am

    Whoa! This looks like a family crowd pleaser for sure! 🙂

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      September 16, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      The boys loved it. Thanks Tieghan!

      Reply
  5. southernsouffle says

    September 16, 2015 at 5:58 am

    Love this idea for game day and tailgating.

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      September 16, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      Thanks Erika!

      Reply
  6. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    September 16, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Omg- Tater tots for life! Love love love this casserole, Matt! But chicken fajitas and Tater tots are seriously delish on their own, so paired together? Yea, I’ll eat the crap out of that! Pinned! Cheers!

    Reply
  7. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says

    September 16, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    Can I come to your house for breakfast please????

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      September 16, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      Haha yes of course, Nicole!

      Reply
  8. Mary Ann @ the beach house kic says

    September 16, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    Oh, I’m diggin’ this one Matt! Not a thing I’d change!! YUM!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      September 17, 2015 at 9:35 am

      Thanks Mary Ann!

      Reply
  9. Allie|Baking a Moment says

    September 16, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    You had me at tots. And fajita! This is such a fun dish, Matt 🙂

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      September 17, 2015 at 9:35 am

      Thanks Allie!

      Reply
  10. Alice Choi says

    September 16, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    oh my gawd, a tater tot casserole?!!! I love this, Matt!!!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      September 17, 2015 at 9:35 am

      Thanks Alice!

      Reply
  11. Jessiker Bakes says

    September 16, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    Great looking casserole!! Love how easy it looks!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      September 17, 2015 at 9:35 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  12. Liz @ FloatingKitchen says

    September 16, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    This looks sensational! And I definitely wouldn’t have any guilt eating this. Totally worth it!

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      September 17, 2015 at 9:35 am

      Thanks Liz!

      Reply
  13. Petit Gourmet says

    September 17, 2015 at 5:00 am

    Hey Matt!
    Love this, you had me at fajitas! looks great

    Reply
    • realfoodbydad says

      September 17, 2015 at 9:35 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Aimee @ LikeMotherLikeDaughter says

    September 17, 2015 at 9:41 am

    I’ve never tried a tator tot casserole, but this looks incredible! Love that you combined two of my favorite foods – tator tors and chicken fajitas! (Ps. I love how white and bright your pics are !)

    Reply
  15. Melanie @ Gather for Bread says

    September 17, 2015 at 11:35 am

    You shine in the breakfast department. This looks so tasty. I bet the kids would love it!

    Reply
  16. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    September 17, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    How did you know my nickname is tater tot? You must have made this casserole goodness FOR ME! I love this Matt, so tasty! Pinned!

    Reply

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