Mini Breakfast Omelets (Egg Muffins With a Tater Tot Crust)
These Mini Breakfast Omelets with a Tater Tot Crust are the perfect solution for busy mornings and hungry families. Crispy tater tots form a golden potato base, topped with fluffy eggs, cheese, and your favorite omelet fillings. They’re easy to make, great for feeding a crowd, and ideal for meal prep since they reheat beautifully.
Ingredients
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36 tater tots (for a standard muffin pan)
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10 large eggs
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¼ cup milk
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Fillings (customize as you like):
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Cooked breakfast sausage, bacon, or ham
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Diced bell peppers
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Onions
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Spinach
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Mushrooms
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Jalapeños
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and generously grease a standard muffin pan. -
Prepare the Tater Tot Crust
Microwave tater tots for a few minutes until soft. Place 3 tater tots into each muffin cup.
Press them down firmly using the bottom of a glass to form a crust.
Bake for 10 minutes. -
Lower Oven Temperature
Remove the pan and reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). -
Add Fillings
Evenly divide cooked meat and vegetables into each muffin cup. -
Add Egg Mixture
In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour into each cup, filling about 90% full. -
Top & Bake
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes, or until eggs are fully set. -
Serve
Let cool slightly, then remove and enjoy warm.
Notes
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Don’t overfill the cups—eggs expand while baking.
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Use pre-cooked meats to ensure even cooking.
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For crispier crusts, bake the tater tots a few extra minutes before adding eggs.
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Make different flavors in the same batch to please picky eaters.
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Add hot sauce or seasoning blends for extra flavor.