Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This breakfast bowl combines crispy, golden tater tots with rich, flavorful sausage gravy, topped with cheese and eggs for a perfect balance of textures and tastes. It’s simple to prepare yet indulgently satisfying, making it an excellent choice for weekend brunch or any morning you want something special and hearty.
Ingredients
4 cups frozen tater tots
1 pound breakfast sausage
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
Salt and black pepper to taste
Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Chopped green onions (optional)
Fried eggs (optional)
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
Directions
Step 1: Bake Those Tater Tots
Preheat your oven according to the tater tot package instructions. Arrange frozen tots in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy.
Step 2: Sizzle the Sausage
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled, stirring occasionally. Drain excess grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet for flavor.
Step 3: Whisk Up the Gravy
Sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage and stir continuously for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in milk to prevent lumps. Simmer until the gravy thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce.
Step 4: Assemble the Breakfast Bowl
Divide crispy tater tots into bowls. Ladle sausage gravy over the tots, allowing it to soak in. Top with shredded cheddar, chopped green onions, and a fried egg if desired. Serve immediately.
Servings and timing
- Serves: 4
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 60 minutes
Variations
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack or mozzarella cheese.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers to the gravy for extra flavor.
- Use turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Spice up the gravy with cayenne or hot sauce.
- Replace tater tots with hash browns or roasted potatoes.
Storage/Reheating
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk if the gravy thickens too much.
- Avoid freezing as the texture of the gravy and tots may change.
FAQs
How do I prevent gravy lumps?
Whisk flour into sausage fat thoroughly and add milk slowly while whisking constantly.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Prepare sausage gravy and tots separately; assemble and heat before serving.
What kind of sausage is best?
Breakfast sausage works best for a flavorful gravy, but you can substitute with any ground sausage.
Can I skip the eggs?
Yes, eggs are optional but add a nice richness to the bowl.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
No, it contains flour. Use gluten-free flour to adapt it.
Can I use homemade tater tots?
Absolutely, freshly made tots work wonderfully.
How do I store leftovers?
In airtight containers refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Can I make this vegetarian?
Substitute sausage with plant-based alternatives and use vegetable broth instead of milk-based gravy.
How spicy is this dish?
Mild by default but can be adjusted with added hot sauce or spices.
What else can I add?
Cheese, fresh herbs, or sautéed veggies enhance the flavor and texture.
Conclusion
The Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl With Sausage Gravy is a comforting, flavorful start to any morning. Crispy tots, savory gravy, melty cheese, and creamy eggs combine into a satisfying dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to please. Perfect for lazy weekends or anytime you want a breakfast that feels like a special treat.
Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl With Sausage Gravy Recipe
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking, Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Description
A hearty breakfast bowl with crispy tater tots topped with savory sausage gravy, melted cheese, and eggs for a comforting and delicious morning meal.
Ingredients
4 cups frozen tater tots
1 pound breakfast sausage
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
Salt and black pepper to taste
Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Chopped green onions (optional)
Fried eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to tater tot package instructions. Arrange tots on baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy.
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Cook breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled, stirring occasionally. Drain excess grease leaving about 2 tbsp.
- Sprinkle flour over sausage, stirring continuously for 2 minutes to cook out raw flour taste.
- Slowly whisk in milk to prevent lumps. Simmer until gravy thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce.
- Divide crispy tots into bowls. Ladle sausage gravy over tots.
- Top with shredded cheddar, green onions, and fried eggs if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Swap cheddar for pepper jack or mozzarella cheese.
Add sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers to gravy for extra flavor.
Use turkey sausage for leaner option.
Spice gravy with cayenne or hot sauce.
Replace tater tots with hash browns or roasted potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
