Description
Kickstart your mornings with Crispy Hashbrown and Sausage Bites, a delightful mix of textures and flavors that are sure to elevate your breakfast game. These savory bites feature a crunchy exterior filled with hearty sausage and melted cheddar cheese, making them irresistible for anyone craving a satisfying morning treat. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip these up effortlessly, whether for a busy weekday breakfast or a fun weekend brunch. Plus, they’re kid-friendly and perfect for gatherings, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups shredded hashbrowns (thawed)
- ½ pound ground breakfast sausage (cooked)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage until browned; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine thawed hashbrowns, cooked sausage, cheddar cheese, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture into the prepared muffin tin using heaping tablespoons; press firmly to hold shape.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown. For extra crunch, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Allow cooling for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg