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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 a comforting and flavorful Easy Breakfast Bowl featuring crispy baked tater tots topped with rich and creamy sausage gravy, and optionally finished with eggs and your favorite toppings. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends, this dish balances savory and crispy textures for a satisfying southern-style breakfast experience.

Ingredients

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Tater Tots

  • Frozen tater tots, quantity as desired

Sausage Gravy

  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk (whole milk or half-and-half recommended)
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil for sautéing
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Eggs and Optional Toppings

  • 2–4 eggs (fried or poached, optional)
  • Chopped green onions (optional)
  • Shredded cheese such as cheddar or pepper jack (optional)
  • Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Tater Tots: Preheat your oven according to the package instructions and bake the frozen tater tots until they are golden brown and crispy. Baking on a wire rack is recommended for extra crunch all around.
  2. Prepare the Sausage Gravy: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned and crumbly. Remove any excess fat if necessary. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sausage, stirring to coat evenly. Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps, and simmer until the gravy thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  3. Cook the Eggs (Optional): While the gravy simmers, fry or poach eggs to your preferred doneness. The runny yolk adds richness and complements the savory gravy and crispy tots.
  4. Assemble the Bowl: Place a layer of crispy tater tots in a bowl. Spoon the sausage gravy generously over the tots. Add the cooked egg(s) if using. Top with your favorite optional toppings such as chopped green onions, shredded cheese, or a drizzle of hot sauce for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Use quality breakfast sausage for the best flavor in your gravy.
  • Season the gravy well with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to bring out the flavors.
  • For a creamier gravy, use whole milk or half-and-half.
  • Whisk constantly when adding milk to avoid lumps in the gravy.
  • Bake tater tots on a wire rack for crispier texture all around.
  • This recipe is customizable: try vegetarian alternatives, chili flakes, or extra veggies as desired.
  • Store leftovers in airtight containers refrigerated up to 3 days; freeze gravy separately up to 2 months.
  • Reheat gravy gently and tots in the oven to maintain crispiness.

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Keywords: breakfast bowl, tater tots, sausage gravy, southern breakfast, easy breakfast, sausage gravy recipe, brunch, comfort food

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