Description
Sausage Hashbrown Bites are warm, savory, cheesy breakfast bites made with breakfast sausage, shredded hashbrowns, cheddar cheese, and eggs. Baked in a mini muffin pan until golden brown, they’re an easy, satisfying option for breakfast, brunch, parties, or meal prep. Serve them warm with ranch, spicy ketchup, or hot sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, mild, spicy, or maple
- 3 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon paprika or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan or line it as desired.
- Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned and cooked through. Drain the excess grease and allow the sausage to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, thawed hashbrowns, shredded cheddar cheese, beaten eggs, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional paprika or cayenne. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Spoon the mixture into the mini muffin cups, pressing each portion lightly so the bites hold together.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the bites cool slightly before removing them from the pan. Serve warm with ranch, spicy ketchup, hot sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Choose your sausage: Use mild, spicy, or maple breakfast sausage depending on your preferred flavor.
- Thaw the hashbrowns: Thaw the frozen hashbrowns before mixing so the ingredients combine evenly.
- Make them spicy: Add paprika or cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Check for doneness: The bites should be golden brown on top and set in the center before serving.
- Serving ideas: Serve warm with ranch dressing, spicy ketchup, or hot sauce for dipping.
- Yield: Makes 24 bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American