Description
Crispy Hashbrown Sausage Bites are a quick, flavorful breakfast or snack option featuring golden, crunchy hashbrowns combined with juicy savory sausage and melty cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, these bite-sized treats offer a perfect balance of crispiness and tenderness, customizable to suit dietary preferences and ideal for sharing or on-the-go enjoyment.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen hashbrowns (thawed and well-drained)
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking oil, for frying or baking
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by thawing the frozen hashbrowns slightly to make them easier to handle. Meanwhile, brown the ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain any excess grease and let it cool slightly. Grate your cheese and crack an egg into a mixing bowl, ready to combine everything.
- Mix Ingredients Together: In a large bowl, combine the hashbrowns, cooked sausage, shredded cheese, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly to ensure even seasoning and binding. If the mixture feels too crumbly, add a bit more egg until it sticks together well.
- Form Bite-Sized Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into small, bite-sized balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. This size helps them cook quickly and stay crispy on the outside while remaining juicy inside.
- Cook Until Golden and Crispy: Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the bites gently in the hot oil without overcrowding. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy all around. Alternatively, bake them on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Drain and Serve: Once cooked, transfer the bites to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces or garnishes and enjoy the perfect crispy, savory snack!
Notes
- Dry Hashbrowns Well: Squeeze out excess moisture from the hashbrowns to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Give each bite room to crisp properly rather than steaming.
- Use Medium Heat: Cooking at medium prevents burning while allowing the bites to cook evenly.
- Let Them Rest: Allow bites to rest a few minutes after cooking for flavors to settle and texture to firm up.
- Customize Cheese: Experiment with different melting cheeses for varying gooeyness and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: hashbrown, sausage bites, breakfast snacks, crispy bites, gluten free, quick recipes, appetizers
