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Southern Tater Tot Breakfast Bowls

A hearty and fun way to start the day, these Southern Tater Tot Breakfast Bowls feature crispy tater tots, savory sausage gravy, fluffy scrambled eggs, and gooey cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 bag extra-crispy frozen tater tots (32 oz)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk for eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pinch salt and nutmeg to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the tater tots on a baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until deeply golden and very crispy.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the breakfast sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Do not drain the fat.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened into gravy. Season with black pepper, salt, and a pinch of nutmeg.
  4. Whisk the eggs with 2 tablespoons milk. In a separate non-stick skillet, scramble the eggs with butter over medium heat until soft and fluffy.
  5. Divide the crispy tater tots into 4 serving bowls. Top each with scrambled eggs and shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Generously ladle the hot sausage gravy over each bowl. Garnish with green onions if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

For the best texture, do not overcrowd the baking sheet when cooking the tater tots. Space them out for even crispiness. Add fresh slices of avocado or diced tomatoes for extra flavor, and a sprinkle of hot sauce for heat.