Breakfast Tater Cups 5fix Recipes

MUFFIN-TIN TATER TOT™ BREAKFAST CUPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Place foil baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups; spray foil baking cups with cooking spray.
• Place 6 frozen mini Tater Tots™ in each muffin cup; bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes. Using 2 paper towels, gently press potatoes into cups to create a base for the muffins. Evenly sprinkle cheese over potatoes in each muffin cup.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix milk, eggs and salt; set aside.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Cool 2 minutes. Spoon evenly over Tater Tots™ in each muffin cup.
• Pour egg mixture evenly over sausage mixture.
• Top each cup with 6 more Tater Tots™; gently press into mixture. Bake 32 to 34 minutes or until mixture is set and Tater Tots™ are browned. Cool 15 minutes.

CORNED BEEF HASH TATER CUPS #5FIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Place the hash browns in a large bowl and sprinkle half of the cornstarch on top. Toss until well-coated. Repeat with the remaining cornstarch. Mix in the beaten egg.
• Divide the mixture evenly among 9 standard muffin tin cups that have been greased. Press the mixture to the bottom and sides of the cup. Bake 20-23 minutes or until golden brown.
• Fill the baked hash brown cups with equally divided amounts of the corned beef strips. Top with equal amounts of the shredded cheese. Bake an additional 7-9 minutes.
• Let cool 5 minutes. Carefully loosen the edges of cups using a knife. Use a fork to remove each tater cup.

KICKIN' JALAPENO TATER TOTS #5FIX

Steps:

• Fill a heavy saucepan with canola oil to about 2 inches deep and place over medium high heat. Using a candy thermometer, heat oil until it reaches 325 degrees.
• Place shredded hash browns in food processor (working in batches if necessary) and pulse until pieces are broken down into smaller bits. 8 - 10 pulses.
• Place chopped hash browns in a bowl and add cornstarch, peppers, and 1 tsp salt. Mix to combine.
• Shape mixture into tots or small balls about 3/4" in diameter.
• Working in batches, fry tots in canola oil until golden brown, about 2 - 3 minutes each batch. Remove tots with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel lined plate or sheet pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp salt. Serve immediately.

BREAKFAST TATER-TOT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare a glass baking dish (at least 8x10) by spreading butter along the bottom and sides.
• In a bowl, mix eggs, milk, sour cream, chives, seasoned salt, hot sauce and salt and pepper and whisk until well blended.
• Add 2 cups cheddar and 1 cup mozzarella cheese and tots to mixture. Mix well until all tots are coated and all ingredients mixed.
• In small pan, cook sausage until just before done (sausage will finish in the oven), drain well and add to tot mixture.
• Pour the mixture into your pre-greased baking pan and top with the rest of the cheese and the bread crumbs. Spread topping evenly.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

TANTALIZING TATER TOTS #5FIX

Steps:

• Line baking sheet or large plate with wax paper.
• Pour panko crumbs Into medium bowl.
• In a large bowl combine mashed potatoes, flour and cheese. Spoon a dollop of mixture into panko crumbs. Coat completely while simultaneously shaping into tater tot shape ( or leave as a ball). If you find dough too sticky to manipulate add a bit more flour. Place tot on wax paper and repeat with remaining potato dough.
• Heat skillet to medium/medium high heat and add about an inch of oil. Once oil is hot add tater tots. They will turn golden brown on one side ( after a couple minutes) and then flip. Do NOT over crowd! Work in batches and make sure to keep an eye on them so they don't burn. Serve with your favorite condiment.
• You can make tot shapes a day ahead and keep in refrigerator covered with plastic wrap.

TATER TOT CUPS WITH CHEESE AND EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven 375°F.
• Let the tater tots you are using to set out for a few minutes to soften so you can squish them.
• Grease 12-cup muffin pan with vegetable oil.
• Take 4 or 5 tots place in each cup.
• Mash with pestle or back of spoon to line the bottom and sides of each cup.
• Add 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese.
• Press down in bottom of the cup with spoon.
• Place in oven and cook 5 minutes.
• Take out of the oven and break an egg in each cup.
• Bake 15 minutes until white and yolk are set. It could be 20 minutes.
• Check frequently.
• If you want the yolk to be basted, spoon a little water on top of each yolk.
• Remove from oven.
• Use a heat resistant rubber spatula to loosen edges and bottom of each tater tot cup.
• Serve on serving platter.

BREAKFAST TATER CUPS #5FIX

Steps:

• Spray your muffin tins with a non-stick spray.
• Divide the potatoes between 12 muffin cups, pressing down to create a nest.
• In a bowl mix together eggs, cheese, and milk till well blended.
• Add diced ham and salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour over potatoes.
• Bake at 350 approx 18 min or till eggs are set.