Description
Crispy sausage hashbrown bites deliver a flavor-packed punch of comfort and convenience for breakfast lovers. Savory links nestled in golden potato shreds create a handheld morning delight you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Starches:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground sausage
- 2 cups (450 grams) frozen hashbrowns, thawed
Cheese and Vegetables:
- 1 cup (225 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) diced onion
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) chopped fresh parsley
Binding and Seasoning:
- 4 large eggs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare a mini muffin tin by coating it with cooking spray and heating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling it into small, uniform pieces and removing any excess fat.
- Create a flavor-packed mixture by combining the cooked sausage with thawed hashbrowns, shredded cheddar cheese, finely diced bell pepper, minced onion, and chopped parsley in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk the eggs with a subtle seasoning of salt and pepper in a separate bowl, then integrate the egg mixture into the sausage and hashbrown blend, ensuring thorough and even distribution.
- Carefully fill each muffin tin cavity to the brim with the mixture, gently pressing down to create compact, well-formed bites.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a firm texture that indicates complete cooking.
- Allow the hashbrown bites to cool slightly, which will help them set and make removal from the tin easier.
- Serve the bites while still warm, presenting a delightful appetizer or breakfast treat that combines savory and crispy elements.
Notes
- Optimize potato texture by squeezing excess moisture from thawed hashbrowns using a clean kitchen towel, ensuring crispy and well-structured bites.
- Enhance flavor versatility by substituting pork sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter protein option that maintains delicious taste profile.
- Balance nutritional value by incorporating finely chopped spinach or kale into the mixture, adding extra vitamins without compromising the bite-sized appetizer’s appeal.
- Prepare ahead by assembling bites and refrigerating overnight, then baking fresh for convenient meal prepping or entertaining guests with minimal morning preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg