Description
This Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl is the ultimate comfort breakfast, featuring crispy tater tots, creamy homemade sausage gravy, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melty cheese. It’s a filling and delicious way to start your day!
Ingredients
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For the Base:
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for extra crispiness)
For the Sausage Gravy:
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
For the Scrambled Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
Toppings (Optional):
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or pepper jack)
- Chopped green onions
- Cooked crumbled bacon
- Hot sauce or salsa
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Tater Tots
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread tater tots on a baking sheet and toss with a little olive oil (optional).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown.
Step 2: Make the Sausage Gravy
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked.
- Add butter and stir until melted.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, until thickened. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3: Cook the Scrambled Eggs
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium-low heat.
- Pour in the eggs and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until just set.
Step 4: Assemble the Breakfast Bowls
- Divide the crispy tater tots into serving bowls.
- Spoon scrambled eggs over the tater tots.
- Pour sausage gravy on top.
- Sprinkle with cheese and add any desired toppings like green onions, crumbled bacon, or hot sauce.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy this delicious, hearty breakfast!
Notes
- Make It Spicier: Add diced jalapeños or extra red pepper flakes to the gravy.
- Cheese Options: Swap cheddar for pepper jack or Monterey Jack for a twist.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
- Make It a Casserole: Layer tater tots, eggs, and gravy in a baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 10 minutes at 375°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~550
- Calories: 40g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg