Here’s a Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy recipe that’s rich, hearty, and perfect for breakfast or brunch:
🥣 Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy
🧄 Ingredients:
For the bowl:
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4 cups frozen tater tots
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4 eggs
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tablespoon butter or oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional toppings: green onions, hot sauce, jalapeños
For the sausage gravy:
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1/2 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 1/4 cups milk (whole milk preferred)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
🍳 Instructions:
1. Bake the tater tots:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Spread tater tots on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until crispy.
2. Make the sausage gravy:
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In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage, breaking it into crumbles.
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Once cooked, sprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir to coat evenly.
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Cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
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Slowly add the milk while stirring, and simmer until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
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Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
3. Cook the eggs:
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In a nonstick skillet, heat butter or oil.
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Fry, scramble, or poach the eggs, depending on your preference. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Assemble the bowls:
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Divide crispy tater tots between bowls.
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Top each with shredded cheese (it will melt from the heat).
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Add eggs on top.
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Generously spoon sausage gravy over everything.
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Finish with toppings like green onions, jalapeños, or a splash of hot sauce.
🔁 Variations:
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Use bacon or veggie sausage instead of pork sausage.
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Add sautéed peppers, onions, or mushrooms for extra veggies.
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Substitute hash browns for tater tots if preferred.