Tater Tot Egg Cups

5 from 4 votes

Make mornings easier with this tater tot egg cups recipe! This is a fun and filling breakfast made in muffin tins—perfect for meal prep.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Appetizers, tater tots, tater tots appetizer, muffin tin tater tots, easter, birds nest breakfast, tater tot egg cups

Servings: servings

Calories: 219kcal

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
For best results, use a jumbo-sized muffin tin. Spray muffin tin with cooking oil. Place 8 tater tots into each muffin cup. Bake in oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
Spray bottom of a juice glass or small jelly jar around 3" in diameter with cooking oil. Twist the glass around in each muffin creating a "nest" and the sides of the tater tots nests reach the top of each opening.
Return to oven for 15 minutes, until they are golden in color.
After removing from oven, carefully crack an egg into each of the tater tot nests. Bake for 15 minutes (10 for runny yolks, and up to 20 for hard cooked yolks).
Add cheese and bacon bits on top and return to oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese has melted.
Wait a few moments to cool and remove nests with tongs. Garnish with chives, green onions, or sour cream and serve.

Use a jumbo-sized or regular-sized muffin pan for best results. Use fewer tater tots (4-6 pieces) regular size pan to hold the egg without overfilling the cup.

Recipe Variations:

Spinach and tomato egg bites: Add chopped spinach and diced tomatoes into the egg mixture before pouring it into the tater tot nests. It’s a fresh and veggie-packed option that boosts the flavor and nutrients.
Ground beef and cheddar: Use seasoned ground beef instead of bacon or mix it in with your eggs for a heartier twist. This is a great way to use up leftover meat from dinner.
Tater tot breakfast bites with veggies: Mix in sautéed onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms with the eggs before adding to the cups. A little sprinkle of salt on top brings it all together.

Storing Instructions:

Place them in the fridge with freezer-safe containers. Then microwave for a few minutes to reheat.
Let them cool completely, then freeze individually in an airtight container or freezer bag. Reheat in the oven at 350ºF until warmed through, or microwave in 30-second increments.

Make Ahead Instructions:

You can fully cook and assemble them, then store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.