Description
This Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl is the ultimate comfort food recipe, combining crispy baked tater tots, savory breakfast sausage, sautéed onions and bell peppers, and a fluffy baked egg and cheese mixture. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch, this dish is easy to prepare and serves a crowd with its layers of delicious flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Components
- 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)
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 are baking, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, drain excess grease. Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper to your preference to create a smooth, seasoned egg mixture.
- Assemble the Breakfast Bowl: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Evenly spread the cooked tater tots across the bottom of the dish. Pour the sausage and vegetable mixture over the tater tots evenly. Then pour the egg mixture over this layer. Finally, sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly on top.
- Bake the Combined Dish: Place the assembled baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the eggs are fully set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bowl from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Cut the breakfast bowl into squares and serve warm. Add optional toppings like chopped green onions, sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce as desired to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the sausage and pepper mixture.
- You can substitute breakfast sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, replace sausage with plant-based sausage and omit adding meat.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
