Somewhere between late-night homework help, sports drop-offs, “Can I have $10?” and the mystery of how every single sweatshirt ends up on the floor… mornings got real.
And when Daylight Savings hits? It’s like the world decides to play a prank on moms of teens specifically.
Suddenly we’re flipping on lights while it’s still pitch black. Nudging half-asleep teenagers who insist they just closed their eyes, and trying to get everyone out the door before the day has even decided to wake up.
The mornings feel slower, darker, and honestly… a little heavier. And somehow, we’re still expected to feed everyone something real before they run out the door.
And let’s be honest… teens are always hungry. It’s like a constant background setting. But they also don’t want breakfast to turn into an event. No decisions. No discussions. No “just make something quick.”
They want something they can grab, eat, and move on with their day — preferably while half-awake, scrolling, and looking mildly offended that morning is happening to them.
Then this Grab-and-Go Tater tot Egg Muffins recipe comes in and lets you just breathe. Like that rare winter day where your hair doesn’t get static-y after putting on your jacket. Or when the sun has been hitting your car just right while you were inside so you don’t have to wait for it to warm up.
This Tater tot Egg muffins recipe is the quiet hero of dark, chilly fall and winter mornings. The thing your kids can microwave in 20 seconds and not complain about. The breakfast that sits in your fridge, ready like a loyal little soldier, keeping everyone’s mood (and blood sugar) from tanking.
I love this tater tot egg muffins recipe because:
- I make one batch on Sunday.
- They last all week.
- Everyone can customize their own fillings (so no one thinks you “did it wrong”).
- And most importantly… they just make mornings easier.
When the days get shorter, schedules get heavier, and everything feels a little more rushed, it’s nice to have one thing that doesn’t require a negotiation, a pep talk, or an emotional support hot coffee that you’ve already hat to reheat 3 times.
Warm, cozy, quick, teen-approved, mom-saving goodness.
We love that for us 🤎
Let’s bake a batch of this tater tot egg muffins recipes and reclaim a little peace in the morning chaos.
Ingredients for Tater Tot Egg Muffins
How to make Egg Muffins Recipe: ingredients you need!
1 large muffin tin
12 eggs
24 frozen tatertots
1 cup shredded cheese
6-12 pieces of cooked bacon
Tater Tot Egg Muffins Recipe Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Tater Tot Egg Muffins
How to make Tater Tot Egg Muffins Recipe : a step by step guide
Preheat the oven to 350
Spray muffin tin with non stick spray
Fill each ‘muffin’ with:
2 tater tots
one piece of cooked bacon broken up
pinch of shredded cheese
Crack an egg over the top of each ‘muffin’
Salt and pepper to taste
Bake at 350 for 20 min
Tater Tot Egg Muffins Recipe: SIDE IDEA
This recipe is so yummy with a cup of coffee and one of my homemade coffee creamers! These would also be delicious with some fresh fruit! If you are eating them on the go, these little cups would work perfectly to fill with some fresh fruit or even a yogurt parfait!
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
Prep these ahead of time! Go ahead and cook them, then Let cool Wrap each biscuit bomb in parchment paper and put into the fridge! Then just pop them in the air fryer or microwave for 30-60 seconds in the morning. Breakfast—done.
If you are concerned about your eggs cooking to much when you reheat, just under cook them the tiniest bit to solve that!
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Easy Muffin Recipes for a Delicious Breakfast or On-the-Go Snack
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Tater Tot Egg Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 24 pieces frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 6-12 pieces of cooked bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350
- Spray muffin tin with non stick spray
- Fill each ‘muffin’ 2 tater tots, pinch of shredded cheese, and one piece of cooked bacon broken up
- Crack egg over the top
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bake at 350 for 20 min
Nutrition
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