Description
A hearty and delicious Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl featuring crispy baked tater tots, fluffy scrambled eggs with sautéed onions and bell peppers, savory breakfast sausage or bacon, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a satisfying morning meal, customizable with your favorite toppings and easy to prepare in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Tater Tots
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sautéed Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
Protein and Toppings
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage or bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Hot sauce or salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bake Tater Tots: Preheat your oven and bake the frozen tater tots according to the package instructions until they are golden brown and crispy. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes, and ensures the tots have a perfect texture for the breakfast bowl.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: While the tater tots are baking, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Scramble Eggs: Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Gently scramble the eggs until they are just set, avoiding overcooking to keep them moist and fluffy.
- Assemble Breakfast Bowls: In a large serving bowl or individual bowls, start by layering the crispy tater tots on the bottom. Top with the scrambled eggs and sautéed veggies, then add the crumbled sausage or bacon on top. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions for added flavor and texture.
- Serve: Serve the Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl warm. Optionally, add a drizzle of hot sauce or a side of salsa for a spicy kick to complement the savory flavors.
Notes
- You can customize this bowl with your favorite toppings such as avocado slices, sautéed mushrooms, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, simply omit the meat and consider adding black beans or a plant-based sausage alternative.
- Use low-fat cheese or turkey sausage to reduce fat content if desired.
- To make this dish gluten-free, ensure your tater tots and sausage are certified gluten-free products.
