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Hashbrown Sausage Bites

Hashbrown Sausage Bites

These crispy, cheesy Hashbrown Sausage Bites are the perfect easy appetizer or breakfast bite, made with shredded potatoes, savory sausage and melty cheese baked until golden.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 20 bites
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hashbrown Sausage Mixture
  • 2 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns thawed
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage mild or hot
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • nonstick cooking spray for greasing the pan

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Generously spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the thawed shredded hashbrowns, breakfast sausage, shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Add the egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper to the bowl.
  4. Use clean hands or a sturdy spatula to mix everything together until the sausage, potatoes and cheeses are evenly combined and the mixture feels cohesive.
  5. Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture into each cavity of the mini muffin tin. Press gently with your fingers to compact the mixture so the bites hold together.
  6. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the bites are cooked through, the sausage is no longer pink and the tops and edges are golden and crisp.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the Hashbrown Sausage Bites cool in the pan for about 5 minutes to set, then carefully loosen and lift them out with a small offset spatula. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

For extra crispy Hashbrown Sausage Bites, make sure the hashbrowns are fully thawed and gently squeezed to remove excess moisture before mixing. You can also prepare the mixture up to a day ahead and bake just before serving.