Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy
This hearty and indulgent Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy is the ultimate comfort food to kickstart your day. Crispy tater tots are smothered in creamy sausage gravy, topped with melted cheddar cheese, and garnished with fresh green onions. Add a perfectly fried or poached egg for the ultimate breakfast experience. Perfect for weekend brunches or a savory breakfast treat
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb tater tots
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 4 eggs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the tater tots on a baking sheet and bake according to package instructions until crispy and golden brown.
- In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir to combine, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Continue cooking and stirring until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the tater tots are ready, divide them among serving bowls.
- Top the tater tots with the sausage gravy, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions.
- (Optional) Fry or poach the eggs and place one on top of each breakfast bowl. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some paprika or crushed red pepper flakes over the top.
- Swap the cheddar cheese for your favorite cheese blend for variety.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep—store the components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg