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23) Maple-candied bacon and cheddar tot casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 32 oz bag frozen tater tots
  • 1 lb bacon chopped
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bake bacon in a skillet until mostly cooked. Stir in maple syrup and brown sugar; cook 1–2 minutes until sticky.
  3. Spread half the tater tots in dish. Sprinkle half the cheese, then spread maple-candied bacon over that layer.
  4. Top with remaining tots and cheese.
  5. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over casserole.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes until eggs set and tots are golden. Sprinkle chives before serving.