Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Hash Brown Sausage Bites combine crispy hash browns, savory breakfast sausage, and melted cheddar cheese into perfect bite-sized morsels. These golden brown treats baked in a mini muffin tin are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a fun appetizer at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Dry Ingredients & Seasonings
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Other
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking your bites.
- Combine Main Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, breakfast sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions thoroughly.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Seasonings: Add the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, and ground black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to evenly distribute these ingredients throughout.
- Incorporate Eggs: Pour the beaten eggs over the mixture and mix until fully combined, ensuring the eggs bind all ingredients together.
- Prepare the Muffin Tin: Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture into each muffin cup, pressing the mixture in tightly to form compact bites.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the bites are golden brown and fully cooked.
- Cool: Remove the tin from the oven and allow the bites to cool for a few minutes in the tin.
- Serve: Carefully remove the bites using a small spatula or knife and serve warm. Enjoy them as a savory breakfast treat or party appetizer.
Notes
- Ensure hash browns are fully thawed to mix evenly.
- Press mixture firmly into muffin cups for compact bites.
- Feel free to add extra spices or herbs like paprika or parsley for variation.
- These can be refrigerated and reheated for quick snacks.
- Use non-stick spray liberally for easy removal from muffin tins.
