Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole Recipe (2024)

Published: Aug 16, 2019 · Modified: Sep 20, 2020 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole includes tater tots, veggies, sausage and cheese. Prepare everything in a single pot for a super easy meal!

Why This Recipe Works

My Instant Pot keeps blowing my mind. The two of us have had a whirlwind year together so far and there are still a few months left. I mean, cheesecake, corn on the cob, ribs, pudding.. the list continues to unfold before my hungry eyes and I’ve been loving every single recipe.

And now breakfast casserole! Who would have thought?

So I recently transformed my FAVORITE breakfast ever into a pressure cooker recipe. Like ever ever. It is the best sausage breakfast casserole on planet earth. And not the Instant Pot has made it even better. If you plan to serve guests a breakfast or brunch any time soon, consider making this recipe!

How To Make Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole

Enjoy serving your family and friends this easy, delicious breakfast!

Step 1

Set Instant Pot to saute. Add the sausage and cook until no longer pink. Add pepper and mushrooms and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Pour contents into a strainer and allow grease to drain. Meanwhile, rinse out pot.

Return pot to pressure cooker and add 1 1/2 cups water to pot. Coat the bottom of the pan a round 6-inch baking pan or springform pan with cooking spray. Pour the sausage mixture into the pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, cream of mushroom soup, milk and 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese. Pour the mixture over the sausage mixture in the pan.

Press the tater tots into the mixture, ensuring that they are fully immersed in liquid. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese evenly over the top and cover pan tightly with foil. Place on trivet and lower into the Instant Pot.

Step 3

Place the cover on the pot and set timer to 20 minutes and cook on high pressure (pressure cook setting). It will take the IP around 8 minutes to build up pressure before it begins cooking.

When cooking time is done, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes then do a quick release and allow the float valve to drop.

Carefully remove the pan from the pot by pulling up the trivet. Remove foil and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

• Replace the breakfast sausage with a leaner meat if desired, but the sausage adds incredible flavor to the dish!
• Or replace the sausage with an equal amount of cooked, crumbled bacon!
• Use red, orange or green bell pepper – pick your favorite!
• Put out some sour cream and chopped green onions for a perfect condiment to compliment the meal.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper over each helping of casserole just before serving!
• Replace the tater tots with an equal amount of hash brown, if that is all you have on hand.
• Substitute the mushrooms for an equal amount of your veggie of choice!

How Long Does Breakfast Casserole Last In The Fridge

One of the things I love about this dish is that it is a great prep-ahead and bake later option. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 36 hours before adding it to the oven in the morning for baking.

After the casserole has baked, it can be kept in the fridge for 3 days and still taste fresh and delish. But don’t limit yourself to breakfast or brunch, you can have it for a popular brinner!

Can Breakfast Casserole Be Made A Day Ahead

To save prep time, assemble this breakfast casserole the night before (minus the tater tots and cheese). Just before putting the pan into the Instant Pot for cooking, press the tater tots into the egg mixture and sprinkle cheese over top!

How To Freeze Breakfast Casserole

If you want to freeze this casserole for later use, you have a couple options:

Freeze unbaked

Assemble the layers as directed in the pan and wrap tightly in foil. Place into resealable freezer bags and freeze for 3-4 months.

When you are ready to enjoy the casserole, let it thaw completely (preferably in the fridge overnight) and cook as directed in the recipe.

Freeze baked

Assemble the layers and bake as directed in the baking pan. Let the casserole cool completely and wrap tightly in foil. Place into resealable freezer bags and freeze for 3-4 months.

When you are ready to enjoy the casserole, let it thaw completely (preferably in the fridge overnight). Reheat in a 250 degree F oven uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

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What To Serve For Brunch

Brunch contains the best collection of foods on the planet, which is why it is so popular among the masses. And we can’t forget that alcohol is totally acceptable at brunches, too. Here are some great brunch ideas!

• Homemade Bagels require only 5 ingredients and in 20 minutes from start to finish! NO YEAST or rising or waiting required. These easy bagels are soft, flavorful and taste great with savory or sweet toppings.
• You have just met your new go-to Blueberry Muffins recipe! These muffins turn out great every time, they are moist and totally packed with blueberries. These are the PERFECT treat to adorn your brunch spread!
• Breakfast Pizza – Like brunch itself, this recipe is a combo of two types of meals, making it the perfect brunch fare. Pizza combined with eggs, spinach, bacon and goat cheese? Yes, please!
• Transform French Toast into a Mixed Berry Croissant Breakfast Bake! The croissants add such a delicious buttery texture. Let it sit in the fridge overnight so it is ready to bake the next day!
• These delicious, baked Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches are bursting with flavor and gooey cheese! They are super easy to throw together and always get devoured by the masses.
• Cream Cheese Monkey Bread – Monkey Bread with a cheesy, gooey little secret! Stuffing the dough with chunks of cream cheese makes a delicious treat.

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