Description
Learn how to make a hearty and delicious Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy. This recipe combines crispy tater tots, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a rich, flavorful sausage gravy for the ultimate breakfast experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- Tater tots (quantity as needed for serving)
- 15 eggs, scrambled
- Sausage gravy (double batch, recipe link provided – assumed to be readily available online or from a previous recipe)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Taco cheese blend for topping
- Optional: pepper flakes and cayenne powder for added spice in the gravy
- Optional: fresh Mexican restaurant-style salsa for serving
Instructions
1. Cook the Tater Tots: Crispy, Golden-Brown Foundation
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Bake Tater Tots: Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake according to the package instructions, usually for about 25-30 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Tip: For extra-crispy tater tots, you can turn on the broiler for the last few minutes of cooking, but watch them closely to prevent burning.
2. Prepare the Sausage Gravy: Rich, Flavorful, and Creamy
- Make Sausage Gravy: While the tater tots are baking, prepare the sausage gravy according to your favorite recipe.
- Tip: The recipe suggests making a double batch, which implies you’ll need about 2 lbs of sausage and other ingredients scaled up accordingly.
- Optional Spice: If desired, add a pinch of red pepper flakes and/or cayenne pepper to the gravy for extra heat.
- Keep Warm: Once the gravy is made, keep it warm over low heat while you prepare the remaining components.
3. Scramble the Eggs: Fluffy and Perfectly Cooked
- Whisk Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the 15 large eggs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat Skillet: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. You can add a small amount of butter or oil if desired.
- Scramble Eggs: Pour the whisked eggs into the heated skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the eggs are fully cooked through but still moist.
- Tip: For fluffier scrambled eggs, you can add a splash of milk or water to the eggs before whisking.
4. Assemble the Breakfast Bowls: Building Layers of Deliciousness
- Layer Tater Tots: Divide the crispy baked tater tots among your serving bowls, creating a base layer in each bowl.
- Add Scrambled Eggs: Top the tater tots with a generous layer of the fluffy scrambled eggs.
- Pour Sausage Gravy: Ladle a generous amount of the warm sausage gravy over the scrambled eggs.
- Sprinkle with Cheese: Sprinkle each bowl with a generous handful of the taco cheese blend.
- Optional: Add Salsa: If desired, add a scoop of fresh Mexican restaurant-style salsa on top of the cheese.
5. Serve and Enjoy: A Hearty and Satisfying Breakfast
- Serve Immediately: Serve the Tater Tot Breakfast Bowls immediately while they are hot and the cheese is melted.
- Enjoy: Dig in and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures!
