Big Breakfast Box Recipe
Choice of tots or cheese grits as a base topped with TWO fried eggs, choice of additional protein, Boom Boom sauce, Cheddar cheese, and green onion.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Base (choose one)
Eggs & finishing
Protein (choose one)
Cheese & sauce
Garnish
Method
Base (choose and prepare)
If using frozen tater tots: preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange 2 cups of tots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden and crisp. Remove and keep warm.
If using cheese grits: prepare 1.5 cups cooked cheese grits (see quick method) — bring 1 cup water and 0.5 cups milk to a simmer, whisk in 0.5 cup quick grits, stirring constantly until thick (~3–5 minutes). Stir in 1–2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar, season with 1/8 tsp salt. Keep warm.
Protein (cook and keep warm)
Bacon: cook 2 slices in a skillet over medium heat 6–8 minutes, turning, until crisp. Drain on paper towels and chop roughly.
Sausage patty: cook 1 breakfast sausage patty in skillet over medium heat 4–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Crumble into pieces.
Ham: if using diced ham, warm 2 oz in skillet 1–2 minutes until heated through.
Plant-based sausage: cook 2 oz crumbles in skillet over medium heat 3–4 minutes until browned and heated through.
Eggs
Frying Eggs
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low. Add 1 tsp cooking oil and 1 tbsp butter; let butter foam. Crack 2 large eggs into the skillet, spacing them slightly apart. Cook until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 2–3 minutes for sunny-side; cover the pan for 30–45 seconds to set whites more if needed. Season with 1/8 tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper. For over-easy, flip gently and cook 15–20 seconds more.
Assemble the Box
Distribute chosen protein (approx. 2 slices chopped bacon OR 1 sausage patty crumbled OR 2 oz diced ham OR 2 oz plant-based crumbles) evenly over the base.
Scatter 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar over the hot base and protein so it begins to melt.
Place the two fried eggs on top of the cheese and protein, spacing them neatly.
Drizzle 3 tablespoons Boom Boom sauce evenly over the eggs and cheese.
Garnish with 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately so yolks remain runny and cheese is melty.