Tater Tot Cups With Cheese And Eggs Recipe

These easy, cheesy tater tot egg cups are the perfect fun and healthy breakfast or brunch for kids and adults! Crispy tater tot cups filled with fluffy eggs and melty cheddar cheese, baked to perfection. A quick and easy recipe that's ready in under 30 minutes – no mess, no fuss, just deliciousness! (Optional: Add your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick!)

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 240 kcal

Protein 32g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tater Tot Cups With Cheese And Eggs

1 (32 ounce) bag of frozen tater tots
12 large eggs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or cooking spray
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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How to Make Tater Tot Cups With Cheese And Eggs

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Let a bag of tater tots sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly.
Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with vegetable oil or cooking spray.
Place 4-5 tater tots into each muffin cup.
Use a pestle or the back of a spoon to firmly mash the tater tots, pressing them up the sides and bottom of each cup to form a crust.
Add 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese to the bottom of each tater tot cup.
Crack one large egg gently into each tater tot cup, trying not to break the yolk.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired consistency. Check frequently after 15 minutes.
For runny yolks, bake for a shorter time. For fully cooked yolks, bake for a longer time.
If desired, spoon 1 teaspoon of water over each yolk during the last 5 minutes of baking for a basted yolk.
Once cooked, let the tater tot cups cool slightly before carefully removing them from the muffin tin using a heat-resistant spatula.
Serve immediately and enjoy! Optional: Add a dash of your favorite hot sauce!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

Fat

33g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tater Tot Cups With Cheese And Eggs?

Tater Tot Cups With Cheese And Eggs takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tater Tot Cups With Cheese And Eggs?

Tater Tot Cups With Cheese And Eggs has approximately 240 calories per serving, with about 32 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 28 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tater Tot Cups With Cheese And Eggs?

The key ingredients for Tater Tot Cups With Cheese And Eggs are Tater Tots, Eggs, Vegetable Oil, Cheddar Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.