Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy
Start your day with a warm, comforting Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy featuring crispy tater tots, savory breakfast sausage, and a rich, creamy gravy. Perfect for busy mornings, this hearty dish combines familiar breakfast flavors into an easy-to-make meal that delivers satisfying flavor and comfort in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking and stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (use gluten-free flour and sausage)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- Frozen Tater Tots (amount as desired, usually 1 to 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb Breakfast Sausage
- 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 tbsp Butter
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Tater Tots: Preheat your oven according to the package directions and bake the frozen tater tots until crispy and golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. These crispy tots form the delicious, crunchy base of the breakfast bowl.
- Cook the Sausage: While the tots bake, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it into small pieces for even browning. Once fully cooked and browned, remove from heat but keep the skillet for the gravy.
- Make the Sausage Gravy: In the same skillet with sausage drippings, melt butter and whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 2 minutes, then gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Breakfast Bowl: Place crispy tater tots in a serving bowl and generously ladle the sausage gravy on top. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese if using, allowing it to melt into the warm gravy.
- Add Optional Toppings and Serve: Customize your bowl with fresh herbs, green onions, or a fried egg for added protein and flavor. Serve immediately while hot for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- Use quality breakfast sausage for the best flavor.
- Do not skip cooking the roux well to avoid grainy gravy.
- Bake tater tots until golden and crispy to keep texture.
- Adjust gravy thickness by adding more milk if too thick, or cooking longer if too thin.
- Serve immediately to maintain tots’ crunch and optimal gravy consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: tater tots, breakfast bowl, sausage gravy, comfort food, easy breakfast, hearty breakfast, quick breakfast