Description
Hearty “Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy” delivers comfort on a plate, combining crispy potato bites with rich, creamy gravy. Classic breakfast flavors merge in this satisfying morning meal that promises to kickstart your day with pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- ½ pound (226 grams) ground breakfast sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
Dairy and Fat Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange tater tots on a baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spread for uniform cooking. Slide into a preheated oven and roast until achieving a deep golden-brown exterior with a satisfyingly crisp texture.
- While tots are baking, prepare the sausage gravy by browning ground sausage in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Break the meat into small, uniform crumbles as it cooks.
- Once sausage is fully cooked and sporting a rich, caramelized color, reduce heat and gradually introduce flour, stirring continuously to create a smooth roux that will thicken the gravy.
- Slowly pour milk into the sausage mixture, whisking consistently to prevent lumps and create a velvety, creamy consistency. Season with black pepper and a touch of salt to enhance the flavor profile.
- Allow the gravy to simmer and gradually thicken, stirring periodically to prevent scorching and ensure an even texture.
- Remove crispy tater tots from the oven and transfer to serving bowls, creating a golden base for the dish.
- Ladle the piping hot sausage gravy generously over the tater tots, ensuring each tot is blanketed in the rich, creamy sauce.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh chives or green onions for a pop of color and added freshness.
Notes
- Crisp up tots by spreading them in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure maximum crunchiness and even browning.
- Customize the base by using sweet potato tots or cauliflower tots for a lighter, more nutritious alternative that still delivers satisfying texture.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium sausage and monitoring salt content in gravy, making this hearty breakfast more heart-friendly for those watching their salt intake.
- Make it gluten-free by using cornstarch instead of flour when preparing the sausage gravy and selecting gluten-free tater tots to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg