Description
Crispy sausage hashbrown bites combine savory sausage with golden potato shreds for an irresistible appetizer. Home cooks can easily prepare this crowd-pleasing snack that delivers maximum flavor in minimal bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage (uncooked)
- 4 cups hashbrowns (thawed)
- 1 1/2 cups Bisquick biscuit mix
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground breakfast sausage, cream cheese, Bisquick, shredded cheddar cheese, and thawed hashbrowns until ingredients are completely integrated and uniformly distributed.
- Craft compact, uniform spheres approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter from the mixed ingredients, strategically placing each bite on the prepared baking sheet with adequate spacing to prevent merging during cooking.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the bites transform into a rich golden brown color and reach complete internal doneness.
- Extract the baking sheet from the oven and permit the sausage hashbrown bites to rest momentarily, allowing them to stabilize and cool slightly before serving at an optimal temperature for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Boost protein by using lean turkey sausage for a healthier alternative that cuts down on fat without sacrificing flavor.
- Customize these bites by adding finely chopped jalapeños or green onions for an extra kick of heat and fresh herbal notes.
- Make them gluten-free by substituting Bisquick with a gluten-free baking mix and ensuring all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prepare these bites ahead of time by assembling and freezing uncooked, then baking directly from frozen for about 25-30 minutes when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 217
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg