Description
This Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl is the ultimate comfort meal, combining crispy golden tater tots, creamy homemade sausage gravy, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melty cheese. It’s a hearty, satisfying breakfast perfect for feeding a crowd or indulging in a weekend brunch. Whether you’re looking for a cozy morning meal or an easy breakfast-for-dinner idea, this dish delivers big flavor and comfort in every bite!
Ingredients
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For the Tater Tots:
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
For the Sausage Gravy:
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
For the Scrambled Eggs:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbles (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Tater Tots
- Preheat oven to 425°F and arrange tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake according to package directions (about 25 minutes) or until crispy and golden brown.
Step 2: Make the Sausage Gravy
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it into crumbles.
- Once browned, sprinkle flour over the sausage and stir for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Cook the Scrambled Eggs
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring gently, until eggs are soft and fluffy. Remove from heat.
Step 4: Assemble the Breakfast Bowl
- Divide tater tots into bowls.
- Top with scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, and shredded cheese.
- Garnish with green onions, bacon crumbles, and a dash of hot sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes to the sausage gravy or drizzle with hot sauce.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Make ahead: The sausage gravy can be made 1-2 days in advance and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg