Here’s a hearty and satisfying Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy recipe that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner.
🥣 Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy
🍳 Ingredients
For the bowl:
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
For the sausage gravy:
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk (whole milk preferred)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper or paprika for a kick
👨🍳 Instructions
- Bake the Tater Tots
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread tater tots on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
- Make the Sausage Gravy
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and cooked through. Break it up as it cooks.
- Sprinkle flour over the sausage, stir, and cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Simmer until thickened (about 4–6 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
- Cook the Eggs
- While the gravy simmers, cook eggs to your preference (fried, scrambled, or poached).
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Bowl
- Place a generous serving of tater tots at the bottom of each bowl.
- Spoon sausage gravy over the tots.
- Top with cooked eggs.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and green onions, if desired.
🔄 Variations & Add-ins
- Add veggies: sautéed bell peppers, onions, or spinach.
- Swap protein: use bacon or plant-based sausage.
- Make it spicy: top with jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.