Description
This Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl is the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy baked tater tots with savory breakfast sausage, sautéed vegetables, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch, this dish is easy to prepare and serves a crowd with flavorful, satisfying layers baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage, removed from casing
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional Toppings
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Tater Tots: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Cook Sausage and Vegetables: While the tater tots bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, then drain excess grease. Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the six eggs and 1/4 cup milk. Season with salt and pepper to your preference, ensuring the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Breakfast Bowl: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread the cooked crispy tater tots evenly across the bottom. Evenly layer the sausage and vegetable mixture over the tots. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sausage and vegetables. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake Combined Dish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm. Add optional toppings such as chopped green onions, sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispy tater tots, ensure they are spread in a single layer and flipped halfway during baking.
- Feel free to substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Bell peppers can be any color, or you can use a mix for vibrant color and flavor.
- Optional toppings add freshness and a flavor boost—don’t skip them if you enjoy variety.
- You can prepare this dish a day ahead and refrigerate; reheat in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
