Sausage Hashbrown Bites
Start your morning right with easy Sausage Hashbrown Bites, a crispy and savory breakfast treat combining golden hashbrowns and flavorful sausage in every bite. Perfect for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, or whenever you crave a quick, comforting, and satisfying breakfast.
- Author: Emilly
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns (do not thaw)
- 1/2 pound ground sausage (mild, spicy, or breakfast blend)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
For Cooking
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the mini muffin tin)
- Cook the sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground sausage until fully browned and crumbly. Use a slotted spoon to drain excess grease and set the sausage aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the mixture: In a large bowl, combine frozen hashbrowns, cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Form the bites: Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with silicone baking cups. Scoop the mixture into each cavity, pressing firmly to compact it. This helps the bites hold their shape when baked.
- Bake to perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the edges. Let them cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
Notes
- Pre-cook sausage well and drain excess grease to avoid sogginess.
- Do not thaw frozen hashbrowns; baking from frozen ensures crisp edges.
- Press mixture firmly into the mini muffin tin to prevent crumbling.
- Use a mini muffin tin for consistent size and easy portioning.
- Experiment with cheeses like pepper jack or gouda for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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