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The Ultimate Guide to Sausage Gravy Tater Tot Breakfast Bowls

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Whip up these Easy Tater Tot Breakfast Bowls with Sausage Gravy in under 30 minutes. Featuring crispy tots, creamy sausage gravy, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melty cheddar, this Southern-inspired breakfast is as satisfying as it is simple. Whether you’re prepping for a weekend brunch or quick weekday breakfast, these bowls can be customized with meats, cheeses, or plant-based options for a hearty and flavorful start to your day.

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 4 cups frozen tater tots
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the toppings:

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup cooked turkey bacon or chicken ham, crumbled
  • 2 green onions, sliced

For the sausage gravy:

  • ½ lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1¾ cups whole milk
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread frozen tater tots on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 25–30 minutes until crispy.

While tots are baking, prepare the sausage gravy. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Remove and set aside, leaving some fat in the pan.

Add butter to the skillet, then whisk in the flour. Cook for 1–2 minutes, whisking constantly, to make a roux.

Slowly pour in the milk, whisking to prevent lumps. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened, then stir the cooked beef back in.

In a nonstick skillet, melt butter and scramble the eggs until cooked to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.

To assemble, divide crispy tater tots into bowls. Top each with scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, shredded cheese, and crumbled turkey bacon or chicken ham. Garnish with green onions.

Notes

  • Swap ground beef with classic breakfast sausage for a traditional taste.

  • Use cauliflower tots or sweet potato tots for a lighter or sweeter base.

  • Store gravy and tots separately for best texture during reheating.

  • Add veggies like spinach, tomatoes, or mushrooms for a nutritional boost.

  • This recipe scales easily for large groups—just double or triple the ingredients.

  • For extra richness, top with a fried egg instead of scrambled.

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