Description
Hearty Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy brings comfort to morning meals with crispy potato bites nestled under creamy, savory gravy. Sausage and golden tots create a satisfying breakfast that fills you with warmth and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Tater Tots:
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sausage Gravy:
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Toppings and Garnish:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and arrange tater tots on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Roast tater tots for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- While tots are baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground sausage, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Once sausage is fully cooked, reduce heat to medium and gradually sprinkle flour over the meat, stirring continuously to create a roux.
- Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps and create a smooth, creamy gravy.
- Season the gravy with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, simmering for 5-7 minutes until it thickens to a rich, velvety consistency.
- In a separate pan, fry eggs to your preferred doneness – sunny-side up or over-easy recommended.
- Assemble the breakfast bowl by creating a base of crispy tater tots, then generously ladle the sausage gravy over the top.
- Carefully place the fried eggs on the gravy and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh parsley for a burst of color and added freshness.
- Serve immediately while everything is hot and the cheese is melting.
Notes
- Swap ground sausage with turkey or plant-based sausage for a lighter, healthier alternative that maintains rich flavor profiles.
- Bake tater tots on a wire rack placed over the baking sheet for extra crispiness and even air circulation, preventing soggy bottoms.
- Create a gluten-free version by using cornstarch instead of flour when making the gravy and selecting gluten-free tater tots.
- For a vegetarian twist, replace sausage with sautéed mushrooms and use vegetable broth to develop a similar umami depth in the gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg