Loaded Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy
Some mornings call for a smoothie and a quiet moment. And some mornings? Some mornings call for a breakfast bowl that means business. This Loaded Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl is pure comfort—crispy, golden tots piled high, smothered in creamy sausage gravy, and topped with a perfectly cooked egg that practically begs you to break the yolk and let it run into everything.
It’s the kind of breakfast you make on a slow weekend, when you want the kitchen to smell like something cozy and indulgent—like a diner breakfast at home, but even better because you’re eating it in your comfiest clothes. Every bite is a little crunchy, a little creamy, and deeply satisfying in that “okay, I’m fueled for the day” kind of way.
Ingredients
For the Bowl
4 cups frozen tater tots
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for extra crispiness)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (for garnish)
1 egg (fried or poached)
For the Sausage Gravy
1/2 lb pork breakfast sausage
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk (plus more if needed)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1) Bake the tater tots
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the frozen tots out on a baking sheet so they’re not stacked on top of each other. If you want extra crispiness (and honestly, why not?), drizzle with a little olive oil. Bake for 25–30 minutes, tossing them halfway through, until they’re deeply golden and crunchy. You should hear that little crisp rattle when you shake the pan.
2) Brown the sausage
While the tots bake, set a skillet over medium heat and cook the sausage. Break it up as it browns, letting it get nice and crumbled. Once it’s cooked through, scoop it out and set it aside. Leave a bit of the drippings in the pan—that’s flavor, and we’re keeping it.
3) Make the gravy
Add the butter to the skillet with the drippings. When it melts, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. It’ll look like a paste—this is your roux, and it’s what makes the gravy thick and silky.
Now slowly whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until it’s smooth. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens up. If it gets too thick, just splash in a little more milk.
Add the cooked sausage back in and stir until everything is cozy and creamy.
4) Cook the egg
In a small pan, fry your egg (or poach it if that’s your thing). A runny yolk is perfect here—it turns into a built-in sauce the second you crack it open.
5) Assemble the bowl
Scoop a generous pile of crispy tater tots into a bowl. Spoon that warm sausage gravy all over the top. Then gently nestle the egg right in the center like the crown jewel it is.
6) Garnish and serve
Finish with chopped chives and a little extra cracked black pepper. Serve immediately while everything is hot, crisp, and creamy.
Presentation
For that “brunch café” look, use a wide bowl and build it in layers—tots first, gravy draped over like a blanket, egg right in the middle. Sprinkle chives high from above so they scatter nicely, and add a final twist of black pepper right before serving.
If you want to get extra fancy, a tiny sprinkle of shredded cheddar or a few drops of hot sauce looks amazing—and tastes even better.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
🔥 Kcal: ~620 kcal per serving
🍽️ Servings: 2–3 servings
Conclusion
This Loaded Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl is comfort food at its finest: crunchy tots, rich sausage gravy, and that dreamy egg yolk tying everything together. It’s hearty, cozy, and unbelievably satisfying—exactly the kind of meal that turns an ordinary morning into something special. If you’ve got a weekend coming up (or just a day that needs a little extra comfort), put this on your “make soon” list. You’ll be thinking about that first bite long after the bowl is empty.