Description
Hearty breakfast bowls find their champion in this tater tot breakfast bowl with sausage gravy, a comforting morning masterpiece. Crispy potato tots nestled beneath creamy, peppery sausage gravy create a satisfying meal you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Base:
- 2 cups tater tots
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Protein Layer:
- 1/2 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 2 large eggs
Gravy and Toppings:
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and arrange tater tots on a baking sheet, drizzling with olive oil to ensure even golden crispiness.
- Bake the tater tots for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to achieve an evenly crisp and crunchy texture.
- While tots are baking, brown the ground breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles until fully cooked and no pink remains.
- Remove the sausage from the skillet, leaving behind the flavorful drippings to create the gravy base.
- Sprinkle flour into the same skillet with sausage drippings, whisking continuously to create a smooth roux that will thicken the gravy.
- Gradually pour in whole milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps and create a creamy, velvety sauce.
- Season the gravy with black pepper and salt, simmering for 3-4 minutes until it reaches a thick, luxurious consistency.
- In a separate pan, cook the eggs to your preference – sunny-side up or over-easy work best for this dish.
- Assemble the breakfast bowl by creating a crispy tater tot base, layering the cooked sausage, and topping with the creamy gravy.
- Carefully place the prepared eggs on top of the gravy and garnish with freshly chopped chives for a burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- Crisp tots matter most, so spread them single-layer on baking sheet and avoid overcrowding to ensure maximum golden crunchiness.
- Use full-fat milk for richer, more luxurious gravy texture that coats the tater tots perfectly without being too thin or watery.
- For low-carb variation, replace tater tots with roasted cauliflower florets or zucchini rounds to maintain similar crispy base texture.
- Consider using turkey sausage or plant-based crumbles as healthier protein alternatives that still deliver robust flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 636
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1024 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg