Creating Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to ensure your casserole turns out perfectly:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Cook the Sausage: In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
3. Layer Tater Tots: Spread the frozen tater tots evenly in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
4. Add Sausage: Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the tater tots, distributing it evenly.
5. Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
6. Combine with Cheese: Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture.
7. Pour Over Tater Tots: Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the tater tots and sausage, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
8. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
9. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
10. Cool and Serve: Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.

These steps will guide you in creating an incredible Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole that everyone will enjoy!