Description
This Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl is the ultimate comfort food recipe, combining crispy baked tater tots, savory breakfast sausage, sautéed vegetables, fluffy baked eggs, and melted cheese. Perfect for a hearty weekend brunch or a satisfying breakfast any day, this dish is easy to prepare and serves eight.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Meat & Vegetables
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage, removed from casing
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional Toppings
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat and Bake Tater Tots: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Cook Sausage and Vegetables: While the tater tots bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, drain any excess grease. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Breakfast Bowl: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread the cooked tater tots evenly across the bottom of the dish. Pour the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture over the tater tots and spread it out evenly. Then pour the egg mixture over the top. Finally, sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over everything.
- Bake the Bowl: Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let the dish cool for a few minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm. Add optional toppings like chopped green onions, sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce as desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a convection oven if available.
- You can substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage or a plant-based alternative.
- Feel free to add other veggies like mushrooms or spinach for added nutrition.
- This dish can be prepared the night before by assembling and refrigerating, then baking fresh in the morning with a slightly increased baking time.
- Use full-fat cheese for richer flavor or low-fat cheese for a lighter option.
