Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

A favorite


12-16 ounces ground pork breakfast sausage
½ pound bacon, chopped
½ to 3/4 cup chopped onions
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 oz can chopped mild green peppers
2 cups  milk
6 eggs
2 pounds frozen tater tots
               
Preheat oven to 350 degrees if cooking now. (Can be partially prepared and refrigerated overnight)   

Cook sausage and bacon and onions over medium-high heat until brown, drain and add can of mild green peppers.  Spread in bottom of 9x13 inch pan. spread cheese over top.

Beat milk and eggs together, pour over cheese.  (May be refrigerated overnight at this point)       
When ready to bake, remove from refrigerator for ½ hour, then top casserole with large bag (2 pounds) of frozen tater tots.

Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, then 15 minutes at 375 degrees.  Cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.