Description
These Crispy Hashbrown and Sausage Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack option that combines savory sausage, melty cheddar cheese, and perfectly seasoned hashbrowns baked into bite-sized muffins. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Hashbrown Mixture
- 3 cups Frozen Shredded Hashbrowns (Fully thawed and dried)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
Sausage Mixture
- 1 pound Breakfast Sausage (Choose your favorite brand)
- 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Melts beautifully)
- 2 large Eggs (Beaten)
Other
- 1 spray Non-stick Cooking Spray or Oil (For greasing muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart into small crumbles. Drain excess fat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Combine Hashbrowns and Seasonings: In a large bowl, mix the thawed and dried shredded hashbrowns with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring the hashbrowns are evenly seasoned.
- Mix All Ingredients: To the hashbrown mixture, add the cooked sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and beaten eggs. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly, forming a cohesive mixture that will hold together when baked.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, pressing down lightly to compact the mixture into each cup to help the bites hold their shape.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes or until the edges are crispy and golden brown and the bites are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the bites cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them with a spoon or knife. Serve warm for the best crispy texture and melty cheese experience.
Notes
- Make sure to fully thaw and dry the hashbrowns to avoid soggy bites.
- You can swap cheddar cheese with any other meltable cheese like mozzarella or pepper jack for a flavor twist.
- Use a non-stick cooking spray to make removing the bites easier.
- Leftover bites can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven or air fryer for crispiness.
- Feel free to add chopped green onions or bell peppers for added flavor and color.
