Casseroles are a delicious and affordable way to get meals on the table in a timely fashion. They are awesome because they can be made ahead and modified easily to fit any palate. Generally speaking, breakfast casseroles are popular and filling, especially for brunch or even dinners, by adding a simple green or fruit salad for accompaniment. It's always nice when we can present our meals with a little flair to peak the interest of our sometimes unimpressed brood, often familiar with dishes that can be correlated to the day of the week. I once dated a guy whose mom was on one such schedule. If ever I was unsure of the day of the week, I simply noted what she was serving for dinner, i.e. Fast Food Friday or Hotdogs, baked beans and mac/cheese Wednesday, you get the drift. She was a mother of two, wife and full time at a busy office, so understandably devised a routine, passe to her household, but admirable to me.
They were well versed in the almost robotic menu, so they never seemed excited for dinner. The following recipe is to help divert one such outcome, using tater tots as the border, sides and crust. They have been partially thawed and some are crumbled into the bottom, while others are stacked to create crust. The finished border may be plucked off and dipped in your favorite sauce or ketchup, while the rest serves as the vessel to hold the delicious and savory ingredients, married through staples like sharp cheddar, green onion and local, fresh eggs. I used a 2 lb. bag of tater tots, partially thawed, for this recipe.
Serves Plenty.
