Description
Hearty Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl brings comfort and flavor to morning meals with crispy potato gems smothered in rich, creamy sausage gravy. Packed with satisfying textures and bold breakfast flavors, you’ll savor every delicious bite of this classic American morning indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Tater Tots:
- 20 pieces tater tots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Meat:
- 1/2 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Gravy and Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for crispy tater tots.
- Toss tater tots with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, ensuring even coating, then spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the tater tots for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While tots are baking, brown ground breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux, which will help thicken the gravy.
- Gradually pour in whole milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, and add garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.
- Simmer the gravy for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- In a separate pan, cook two eggs to your preferred doneness (sunny-side up or over-easy recommended).
- Arrange crispy tater tots as a base in serving bowls, then generously ladle the sausage gravy over the top.
- Carefully place the cooked eggs on the gravy and sprinkle with chopped chives and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Serve immediately while everything is hot and the cheese is just beginning to melt.
Notes
- Ensure tater tots are evenly spaced on the baking sheet to achieve maximum crispiness without steaming.
- Swap ground sausage with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version, using nutritional yeast to maintain rich flavor.
- Control gravy thickness by adjusting milk quantity – less milk creates a thicker sauce, while more produces a lighter consistency.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and prevent overcooking any component.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 753
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1070 mg
- Fat: 53 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg