Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Gravy
A hearty breakfast bowl made with crispy tater tots, savory breakfast sausage, creamy sausage gravy, fluffy eggs, cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions. This easy recipe is perfect for weekend breakfasts, brunch, or a comforting breakfast-for-dinner meal.
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Large skillet
- Medium skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- serving bowls
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen tater tots
- ½ pound breakfast sausage
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the tater tot package directions, usually around 425°F (220°C).Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until golden and crispy, turning halfway through if needed.While the tater tots cook, brown the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Break it into small pieces as it cooks.Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage. Stir for about 1 minute to cook the flour.Slowly pour in the milk while stirring continuously. Simmer for 4–6 minutes, stirring often, until the sausage gravy becomes creamy and thick.Season the gravy with black pepper and salt. Add a small splash of milk if it becomes too thick.In another skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Whisk the eggs and cook gently until soft and fluffy.Divide the crispy tater tots between four bowls. Add scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, and shredded cheddar.Finish with chopped green onions and extra black pepper. Serve immediately while the tater tots are still crisp.