Description
Hearty “Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy” delivers comfort on a plate, promising morning satisfaction. Crispy potatoes, savory sausage, and creamy gravy create a delightful breakfast experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- ½ pound (0.5 lb) ground breakfast sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Garnish and Topping Ingredients:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Arrange tater tots on a baking sheet, ensuring they’re evenly spaced to guarantee maximum crispiness. Roast in a preheated oven until they develop a deep golden-brown exterior and achieve a satisfyingly crunchy texture.
- While tots are baking, prepare the sausage by crumbling it into a heavy-bottomed skillet. Cook the meat over medium heat, breaking it into small, uniform pieces as it browns.
- Once sausage is fully cooked and exhibits a rich, caramelized appearance, reduce heat and gradually incorporate flour, stirring continuously to create a smooth, thickening base for the gravy.
- Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps and ensure a silky, creamy consistency. Allow the gravy to simmer and gradually thicken, developing a rich, hearty flavor profile.
- Season the gravy with black pepper and a touch of salt, tasting and adjusting the seasoning to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor.
- Remove crispy tater tots from the oven and transfer them to serving bowls, creating a golden, crunchy foundation.
- Generously ladle the hot, creamy sausage gravy over the tater tots, ensuring each tot is generously coated with the savory sauce.
- For additional flavor and visual appeal, garnish with chopped fresh chives or green onions, adding a pop of color and fresh herbaceous note to the dish.
Notes
- Achieve maximum crispiness by spreading tater tots in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they aren’t overcrowded.
- Create a gluten-free version by using certified gluten-free tater tots and replacing regular flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend in the sausage gravy.
- Boost nutrition by adding sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to the breakfast bowl for extra vitamins and fiber.
- Store leftover components separately to maintain the tater tots’ crunchiness and prevent soggy texture when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg