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    Framed Cooks ยป Recipes ยป Breakfast and Brunch

    Tater Tot Quiche

    Published: May 17, 2020 ยท Modified: Feb 7, 2024 by Kate Morgan Jackson ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 10 Comments

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    Swap out the usual pie crust for a Tater Tot crust with this easy recipe for Tater Tot Quiche! It’s a breakfast and brunch casserole that even the kids will love.

    Tater Tot Quiche
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    • why we love this recipe
    • ingredients you need
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    • how to make this recipe
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    • Tater Tot Quiche

    why we love this recipe

    Two basic reasons: this involves both Tater Tots and cheesy quiche, all in one easy speedy recipe.

    With Tots, while I am perfectly happy to eat them with both hands in their usual form, I’ve found that they make excellent soup fillers and casserole toppings, and so I decided to check out how they would work for a crust.

    Because here’s the thing about me and crusts and quiches.  While I am a-ok having a crust with any kind of pie, I kinda don’t like it with quiche – it makes an already rich dish a little too rich, and so I usually make crustless quiches like this bacon cheddar number.

    But as we all know, quiches are basically eggs and cheese (and in this case, also bacon), and what goes perfectly with cheesy eggs and bacon?  Hash browns!

    And what are hash browns?  Chopped crispy potatoes!  And what are Tater Tots?Little nuggets of chopped crispy potatoes!

    I bet you know where this is going, so I will get down to it.

    ingredients you need

    tater tot quiche ingredients

    ingredient notes and substitutions

    • Tater Tots: You can find these in the frozen food section hanging out wirh the french fries. They are basically potatoes that have been chopped finely and seasoned and made into that adorable Tater Tot shape. You are going to want to thaw them out so they will mush obediently into your quiche pan.
    • Swiss Cheese: We love Swiss for this recipe, but you can swap in an equal amount of your favorite melty cheese. Cheddar, Monterey Jack and even a spicy Mexican blend cheese will all work.
    • Milk: Lowfat or whole milk will work just fine – don’t use skim as it doesn’t have enough heft.

    how to make this recipe

    STEP 1: Preheat oven to 400 and spray a 9 inch pie pan with cooking spray.

    STEP 2: Mix the Tater Tots with the melted butter and half of the salt and pepper until they are broken up into pieces. Press the mixture into the pie plate, smooshing the mixture up the sides and along the bottom.

    thawed tater tot crust

    STEP 3: Cook bacon until it is just crispy. Scoop out and drain on paper towels.

    chopped cooked bacon in skillet

    STEP 4: Whisk the milk and eggs together.

    egg mixture for tater tot quiche

    STEP 5: Stir the remaining salt and pepper, the cooked bacon and 1 cup of the cheese into the bowl with the eggs.

    egg and bacon mixture for tater tot quiche

    STEP 6: Pour the egg mixture into the pie plate and sprinkle with oregano and the rest of the cheese.

    tater tot quiche ready for the oven

    STEP 7: Pop it in the oven and cook for 30 minutes or until the eggs are set.

    Tater Tot Quiche

    Cool for 5-10 minutes, slice into wedges, scatter on some scallions (optional!) and serve!

    I mean, just LOOK at that crispy crunchy buttery Tater Tot-a-riffic crust.  You are definitely going to need seconds of this one.

    recipe FAQ

    Can I leave out the bacon to make this vegetarian?

    You can! Swirl in some cooked spinach or some halved cherry tomatoes or any other veggie that catches your fancy!

    Can this be made ahead of time?

    If you don’t mind a room temperature quiche (I love them myself) then yes! Keep it in the fridge, and then give it about an hour to come to room temperature.

    Have a question I didn’t cover?

    Pop your question (or comment, or suggestion) in the Comments section below and I will answer pronto!

    want to round out your meal?

    I’ll admit it, I’ve upped the bacon part of this dish with a side of brown sugar crusted bacon. I’ve also angelically served it up with a mimosa fruit salad.

    And if you want to take this meal to brunch heaven, I have an orange juice coffee cake recipe that is just the ticket!

    other quiche-like recipes we love

    • Crustless Corn and Honey Quiche on a plate.
      Crustless Corn and Honey Quiche
    • Butternut oven frittata on a counter.
      Butternut Sage Frittata
    • Crustless bacon cheddar quiche in a pie plate.
      Easy Crustless Quiche
    • A lobster frittata on a serving plate.
      Lobster Frittata

    Looking for more brunch inspiration? Here is our complete collection of brunch recipes!

    could you leave us some stars?

    bacon tater tot quiche

    If you try this recipe, we would love to hear how it came out for you! I’d be super grateful if you could leave a star rating (you pick how many stars! 🌟 ) and your thoughts in the Comments section. Your thoughts and advice will help both us and your fellow readers. Thanks in advance!

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    Swap out the usual pie crust for a Tater Tot crust with this easy recipe for Tater Tot quiche! It’s a brunch treat that even the kids will love.

    • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 6
    • Category: Brunch
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 4 cups Tater Tots, thawed
    • ¼ cup butter
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 6 slices bacon, chopped
    • 1 cup milk
    • 4 eggs
    • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 2 scallions, chopped (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400 and spray a 9 inch pie pan with cooking spray.
    2. Mix the Tater Tots with the melted butter and half of the salt and pepper until they are broken up into pieces. Press the mixture into the pie plate, smooshing the mixture up the sides and along the bottom.
    3. Cook bacon until it is just crispy. Scoop out and drain on paper towels.
    4. Whisk the milk and eggs together, then stir in the remaining salt and pepper, the cooked bacon and 1 cup of the cheese.
    5. Pour the egg mixture into the pie plate and sprinkle with oregano and the rest of the cheese. Pop it in the oven and cook for 30 minutes or until the eggs are set.
    6. Cool for 5-10 minutes, slice into wedges, scatter on some scallions and serve!

    Notes

    • Tater Tots: You can find these in the frozen food section hanging out wirh the french fries. They are basically potatoes that have been chopped finely and seasoned and made into that adorable Tater Tot shape. You are going to want to thaw them out so they will mush obediently into your quiche pan.
    • Swiss Cheese: We love Swiss for this recipe, but you can swap in an equal amount of your favorite melty cheese. Cheddar, Monterey Jack and even a spicy Mexican blend cheese will all work.
    • Milk: Lowfat or whole milk will work just fine – don’t use skim as it doesn’t have enough heft.

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    1. gh says

      December 11, 2023 at 6:16 pm

      Taste is spot on. Texture is lacking. Only the potato on the top edge cooked. The rest are uncooked and โ€œsqeekyโ€ when you chew.

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      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        December 13, 2023 at 11:10 am

        Hi there! So, Tater Tots are actually cooked to begin with – they are made of teeny chopped and cooked potatoes that are coated with spices. If you want the whole crust to be crispy (which I think would also be delicious!) you can try baking the crust first (without the filling) until it is all browned, and then adding the quiche filling and baking until that is set. Hope this helps!

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    2. Jackie says

      September 04, 2023 at 12:43 pm

      This was such a nice weekend brunch. It has all my favorite things and so easy to make ๐Ÿ˜

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      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        September 06, 2023 at 9:56 am

        Isn’t a delicious brunch just the best? :)

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    3. bobbi says

      May 23, 2020 at 8:30 am

      OMG just made this for breakfast this am. SOOOOOOOOOOOOO good. Thanks so much. Easy prep, but next time I’ll do it the night before. YUM

      Reply
      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        May 23, 2020 at 11:02 am

        It’s a great weekend breakfast!

        Reply
    4. Theresa Murphy says

      May 18, 2020 at 5:40 pm

      Quiche is so good for a quick supper when everyone in the house is asking “what’s for supper?” and I have failed to take anything out of the freezer to actually MAKE for supper. Ooops. I love the tater tot crust! Around my house, quiche is the perfect clean-out-the-fridge vehicle, too, for those sad vegetables that got lost in the back. I make mine a little richer by using 6 eggs and, instead of milk, I use a can of evaporated milk which is equivalent to 1-1/2 cups. It mimics heavy cream without all the heavy cream calories. :)

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      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        May 22, 2020 at 10:21 am

        ooooh, evaporated milk! I always forget how magical that is!

        Reply
    5. Martha in KS says

      May 17, 2020 at 11:00 am

      I too am not a fan of pie crust – especially in a quiche. I make mine without. This recipe is right up my alley. I never cooked tater tots until I got an air fryer 18 mos ago. But having crunchy, hot tots in 7 min. is a dream come true. Thanks for another great-looking recipe.

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      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        May 22, 2020 at 10:20 am

        We definitely think alike when it comes to quiche crusts and Tater Tots!

        Reply

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