Description
A hearty and comforting breakfast bowl loaded with crispy tater tots, creamy sausage gravy, and fluffy scrambled eggs. Easy to make, family-friendly, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
To make your own Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy, you’ll need the following ingredients. Don’t hesitate to put your spin on it with some substitutions that might fit your palate!
- Frozen Tater Tots: 1 pound (feel free to use sweet potato tater tots for a healthier twist)
- Breakfast Sausage: 1 pound (Italian sausage or turkey sausage work here too)
- All-Purpose Flour: 1/4 cup (substituting whole wheat flour is an option!)
- Milk: 2 cups (almond or oat milk can be used for a dairy-free version)
- Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Salt: To taste
- Eggs: 4 large (or egg substitute for a lighter option)
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup, shredded (monterey jack for a kick!)
- Green Onions: 2, sliced, for garnish
- Paprika and Garlic Powder: 1/2 teaspoon each, to flavor the gravy
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven according to the package instructions for the tater tots. Spread them out on a baking sheet and bake until they’re golden brown and crispy, usually about 20-25 minutes. A little tip: give them a toss halfway through for even crispiness!
In a skillet over medium heat, crumble your breakfast sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, which typically takes about 5-7 minutes. Make sure to stir occasionally for even cooking. Once done, remove from the skillet and drain excess grease. Keep that flavorful sausage fat in the pan for the gravy!
In the same skillet, add the flour to the sausage drippings, stirring to create a roux. Cook this mixture for about 2 minutes until it becomes lightly golden. Slowly whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to stir the gravy, letting it thicken, which will take about 3-5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to taste.
While your gravy is thickening, scramble the eggs in a separate pan. Whisk together the eggs in a bowl, then pour into a heated, oiled skillet. Cook gently until just set, about 3-4 minutes. Remember, they’ll continue to cook off the heat!
Now, it’s time to build your breakfast masterpiece! Start with a generous layer of crispy tater tots at the bottom of your bowl. Next, ladle a hearty scoop of sausage gravy over the top, followed by the scrambled eggs. Finally, sprinkle your shredded cheese and green onions to make it truly special.
Voila! Your Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy is ready to serve. Dive in while it’s hot, and prepare for a flavor explosion that will make you crave breakfast any time of day!
Nutrition
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g