Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy
This hearty Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy combines crispy tater tots, creamy sausage gravy, eggs, and cheese for a filling breakfast.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Large skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Tater Tot Base
- 1 bag frozen tater tots 32 oz
Sausage Gravy
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk whole milk preferred
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Eggs and Cheese
- 6 eggs scrambled or fried
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar recommended
Optional Toppings
- chopped green onions
- diced tomatoes
- sliced avocado
- hot sauce
- sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread tater tots on a baking sheet and bake according to package directions until crispy.
- In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned. Do not drain all the grease.
- Add butter to the sausage, stirring until melted. Sprinkle in flour and stir continuously for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Gradually add milk while stirring constantly. Simmer until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and black pepper.
- While gravy is simmering, cook eggs to your preference (scrambled, fried, or poached).
- To assemble, place a layer of crispy tater tots in a bowl, top with cooked eggs, and pour sausage gravy over everything.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and add any optional toppings you like. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispy tater tots, bake them for 5 more minutes than the package recommends. If making ahead, store gravy and tater tots separately and reheat before serving.