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Easy Breakfast Bowl with Tater Tots and Sausage Gravy

Easy Breakfast Bowl with Tater Tots and Sausage Gravy
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Start your day with this Easy Breakfast Bowl with Tater Tots and Sausage Gravy, a comforting and flavorful dish that combines crispy golden tater tots with rich, creamy sausage gravy and fresh toppings. Perfect for busy mornings or relaxed brunches, this hearty bowl is simple to prepare, customizable, and packed with satisfying textures and tastes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen tater tots (about 32 oz)
  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk (preferably cold)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking sausage)

Optional Toppings

  • Fresh herbs (chopped thyme, rosemary, chives, or parsley)
  • Shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or pepper jack)
  • Fried, poached, or sunny-side-up eggs
  • Diced jalapeños or hot sauce (for spicy variation)
  • Avocado slices

Instructions

  1. Cook the Tater Tots: Preheat your oven according to the tater tots package instructions. Arrange the tots in a single layer on a baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding, and bake until they are golden brown and crispy, usually about 20-25 minutes.
  2. Brown the Sausage: While the tots are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add butter or oil, then cook the ground breakfast sausage until browned and crumbly, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the meat.
  3. Make the Sausage Gravy: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage and stir to coat evenly. Gradually pour in cold milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Continue to cook and stir until the gravy thickens to a creamy consistency, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Assemble the Bowl: In serving bowls, layer the crispy tater tots first. Spoon generous amounts of sausage gravy over the tots. Add optional toppings like fresh herbs, shredded cheese, fried eggs, or a dash of hot sauce to complete the bowl.

Notes

  • Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet when cooking tater tots to ensure even crispiness.
  • Use cold milk when adding to the roux to prevent lumps in the gravy.
  • Try different flavored sausages such as spicy or sage to customize the gravy.
  • Season the gravy gradually and taste before adding more salt.
  • Keep the gravy warm over low heat until ready to serve to maintain texture.
  • Store leftover gravy and tater tots separately for best freshness; reheat gravy gently with a splash of milk and crisp tater tots in oven or air fryer.

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Keywords: breakfast bowl, tater tots, sausage gravy, easy breakfast, hearty breakfast, savory gravy

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