Description
This tater tot breakfast bowl with sausage gravy is the ultimate comfort food mashup—crispy tots, creamy sausage gravy, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melty cheese layered into one cozy, satisfying dish. Perfect for weekend brunch or breakfast-for-dinner nights, this hearty bowl is easy to make and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen tater tots
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (like turkey)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking eggs)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions, hot sauce, or chopped herbs
Instructions
- Bake tater tots according to package instructions until crispy and golden.
- In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, breaking into crumbles, until fully browned.
- Sprinkle flour over sausage, stir to coat, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk and simmer, stirring often, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a separate pan, scramble eggs with butter or oil until fluffy.
- Assemble each bowl with a base of crispy tots, topped with scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, and shredded cheese.
- Garnish with optional toppings and serve hot.
Notes
- Don’t add gravy until just before serving to keep tots crispy.
- Gravy can be made ahead and stored for up to 3 days—just reheat with a splash of milk.
- Great for feeding a crowd or prepping for easy weekday breakfasts.
