Description
Crispy Hashbrown and Sausage Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or breakfast snack featuring crispy golden hash browns combined with savory sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and green onions, all baked to perfection in a mini muffin tin.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and patted dry
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and allow the sausage to cool slightly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed and dried hash browns, cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, eggs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin cups, pressing each portion down slightly to compact the mixture for forming the bites.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the bites are golden brown and crispy on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a leaner protein option.
- Add chopped bell peppers for extra flavor and color.
- These bites freeze well; reheat in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes to restore crispiness.
