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Cheddar Jalapeño Tater Tot Frittata

This cheesy cheddar jalapeño frittata recipe puts a fun spin on your traditional potato and egg frittata, made with a crispy tater tot crust. The perfect easy breakfast idea, all in one pan!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • Frozen tater tots enough to cover the bottom of a 10-inch cast iron skillet
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 large jalapeno de-seeded and diced
  • 1 ¼ cup (141 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional toppings

  • Salsa
  • Hot sauce
  • Chives

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and dump frozen tater tots into the bottom of a 10-inch cast iron skillet — enough to cover the bottom of it.
    Frozen tater tots
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until tater tots have softened enough for you to mash them into an even layer.
  • In the meantime, whisk together eggs, milk, jalapeño, cheese, salt, and pepper.
    8 large eggs, 2 tablespoons whole milk, 1 large jalapeno, 1 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, Salt and pepper
  • When the tater tots have warmed through, take a potato masher or the back of a spatula or wooden spoon to press the tater tots into an even layer.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the skillet then place in the oven to bake another 25 minutes or until the eggs have cooked through and the edges are pulling away from the sides.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes then slice and serve!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 437 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 30 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g

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