Tater Tot Bowl with Sausage Gravy: A Comforting Morning Delight
Kick off your morning with a cozy and satisfying Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl! Golden tots, rich sausage gravy, fluffy scrambled eggs, and gooey cheese come together for the perfect breakfast comfort dish.
Equipment
- Baking sheet (for tater tots)
- Large skillet or frying pan (for sausage gravy)
- Medium skillet or non-stick pan (for scrambled eggs)
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk (for eggs and gravy)
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board (for green onions)
- Serving bowls (for assembling breakfast bowls)
- Oven mitts (for handling the hot baking sheet)
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce optional
Instructions
Bake the Tater Tots
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Arrange tater tots on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy (about 25 minutes)
Make the Creamy Sausage Gravy
- Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes
- Slowly add milk, stirring constantly until thickened
- Season with salt and pepper
Scramble the Eggs
- Whisk eggs and cook in a nonstick skillet
- Lightly season with salt and pepper
Assemble the Breakfast Bowls
- Layer tater tots on the bottom
- Add scrambled eggs
- Spoon over sausage gravy
- Sprinkle with cheese and green onions
- Add hot sauce or toppings if desired
Notes
- Customization: Feel free to customize your bowl by adding bacon, avocado slices, or sautéed veggies like bell peppers or spinach for a different twist.
- Healthier Alternative: Swap out regular tater tots for cauliflower tots for a lower-carb option, or use turkey sausage to reduce fat content.