Description
This Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy is a hearty and comforting start to your day. Crispy baked tater tots serve as the perfect base, topped with fluffy scrambled eggs, rich sausage gravy, melted cheddar cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh green onions or parsley for a burst of flavor. This dish combines classic breakfast favorites into one satisfying bowl that’s perfect for brunch or a filling breakfast any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Tater Tots
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sausage Gravy
- ½ pound breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Eggs and Toppings
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Bake Tater Tots: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the frozen tater tots evenly on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake them for 25 to 30 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Cook Sausage and Make Gravy: While the tater tots bake, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked. Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir it in for about 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually pour in the whole milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Let the gravy simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Scramble Eggs: In a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and scramble them gently until just set, keeping the eggs soft and fluffy.
- Assemble the Breakfast Bowl: Divide the crispy baked tater tots between four serving bowls. Top each bowl with a portion of scrambled eggs, then ladle over the sausage gravy. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce on top.
- Substitute pepper jack cheese for cheddar to add a spicy twist.
- Hash browns can be used in place of tater tots for a different texture.
