Description
Hearty “tater tot breakfast bowl with sausage gravy” delivers midwest comfort on a plate, blending crispy potato treasures with rich, creamy gravy. Savory sausage and golden tots create a morning masterpiece you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare tater tots by spreading them evenly on a baking sheet and roasting in a preheated oven until they transform into crispy, golden-brown nuggets with a crunchy exterior, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- While tots are baking, initiate the gravy preparation by placing ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat, methodically breaking down the meat until it develops a rich, caramelized brown color.
- Sprinkle flour into the sausage, stirring continuously to create a roux that will thicken the gravy, allowing the mixture to toast for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Slowly incorporate milk into the sausage mixture, whisking consistently to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, creamy consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper, adjusting flavors to create a robust and savory sauce, then reduce heat to maintain warmth.
- In a separate non-stick pan, crack eggs and gently scramble them, moving the mixture continuously to create soft, fluffy curds with no remaining liquid egg.
- Construct the breakfast bowl by creating a foundation of crispy tater tots, layering scrambled eggs over the base, and generously ladling the sausage gravy across the top.
- Enhance the dish by sprinkling shredded cheddar cheese and garnishing with finely chopped green onions for added texture and fresh flavor.
- Serve immediately to ensure maximum crispiness of tots and warmth of the gravy, creating a hearty morning meal.
Notes
- Crisp Tater Tots perfectly by spreading them evenly on a baking sheet and avoiding overcrowding to ensure maximum crunchiness.
- Control gravy thickness by slowly adding milk and stirring constantly, adjusting consistency with more liquid or flour as needed.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium sausage and monitoring salt levels during seasoning process.
- Create vegetarian version by substituting sausage with plant-based crumbles or mushrooms and using vegetable broth instead of milk for gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 220mg