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Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy Recipe

Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy Recipe


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  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Weekend brunch meets comfort in this hearty Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy, blending crispy potato gems and rich, creamy gravy. Sizzling sausage and golden tots create a satisfying morning feast you’ll crave again and again.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 bag (32 ounces/907 grams) frozen tater tots
  • 1 pound (454 grams) breakfast sausage

Gravy and Seasoning Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for greasing)
  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • Sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare crispy tater tots by spreading them in a single, even layer on a greased baking sheet, ensuring maximum crunchiness.
  2. Roast the tater tots in a preheated oven following package instructions until they achieve a golden-brown exterior and perfectly crisp texture.
  3. While tots are baking, heat a large skillet over medium flame and crumble breakfast sausage, cooking until it’s thoroughly browned and no pink remains.
  4. Dust the cooked sausage with flour, stirring continuously to create a roux that will thicken the gravy and eliminate any raw flour taste.
  5. Slowly stream milk into the sausage mixture, whisking steadily to prevent lumps and promote a smooth, creamy consistency.
  6. Simmer the gravy, stirring frequently, until it reaches a rich, velvety thickness that clings beautifully to the sausage.
  7. Enhance the gravy’s flavor profile by seasoning with a balanced blend of black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  8. Transfer the golden, crisp tater tots into serving bowls, creating a hearty base for the luscious gravy.
  9. Ladle the warm, creamy sausage gravy generously over the tater tots, ensuring complete coverage.
  10. Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and taste by scattering freshly chopped parsley and thinly sliced green onions as a vibrant garnish.
  11. Serve immediately, capturing the gravy’s warmth and the tots’ irresistible crunch.

Notes

  • Crisp tots perfectly by spreading them evenly on the baking sheet and avoiding overcrowding, ensuring maximum golden-brown crunchiness.
  • Control gravy thickness by slowly adding milk and stirring constantly, preventing lumps and achieving a smooth, velvety texture.
  • Customize heat levels by using mild or spicy breakfast sausage, allowing personalization for different taste preferences.
  • Make it gluten-free by substituting regular flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the gravy’s rich consistency.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 511
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 792 mg
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 64 mg