Start your day with a hearty and delicious Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl topped with creamy sausage gravy. This comforting breakfast dish combines crispy tater tots, savory sausage gravy, and your favorite breakfast toppings for a satisfying meal.
📋 Ingredients:
For the Sausage Gravy:
- 🍖 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 🧈 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 🌾 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 🥛 3 cups whole milk
- 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 🌿 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 🌿 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 🌿 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
For the Breakfast Bowl:
- 🥔 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 🥚 6 large eggs
- 🧀 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 🌿 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 🥓 Optional toppings: crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, hot sauce
📝 Directions:
- Prepare the Tater Tots:
- Preheat your oven according to the tater tots package instructions. Spread the tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until crispy and golden brown. Set aside.
- Make the Sausage Gravy:
- In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 4-5 minutes.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for a few minutes until the gravy is thick and creamy.
- Prepare the Eggs:
- In a separate skillet, scramble the eggs over medium heat until they are cooked to your desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Breakfast Bowls:
- Divide the crispy tater tots among serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with scrambled eggs and a generous ladle of sausage gravy.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions.
- Add any optional toppings such as crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, or hot sauce.
- Serve:
- Serve the Tater Tot Breakfast Bowls warm and enjoy!
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal per serving
💡 Notes:
- You can customize the breakfast bowls with your favorite toppings and ingredients.
- For a lighter version, you can use turkey sausage and low-fat milk in the gravy.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave for a quick and easy breakfast.