Savory hash brown sausage bites (Printer-Friendly Version)
Golden bites with sausage, melted cheddar, and fresh veggies, baked to crispy perfection for any occasion.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
Frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
→ Meat
02 -
Ground sausage
→ Dairy
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Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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Eggs
→ Vegetables
05 -
Finely chopped onion
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Finely chopped green bell pepper
→ Spices and Seasonings
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Garlic powder
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Miscellaneous
11 -
Cooking spray
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 200°C to ensure even cooking and crisp edges.
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Cook the ground sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it into crumble-sized pieces. Drain excess fat and let it cool slightly.
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In a large bowl, mix thawed hash browns, shredded cheddar, eggs, chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using, stirring until evenly blended.
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Fold the cooked sausage into the hash brown mixture to distribute evenly.
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Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray to facilitate removal after baking.
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Spoon the mixture into the mini muffin tin, filling each cup completely and pressing down gently to compact the mixture.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the tops are golden and edges are crisp.
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Let the bites rest in the pan for five minutes before removing carefully to preserve edges.
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Serve warm as a breakfast bite, snack, or appetizer.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Optional red pepper flakes add a spicy kick. These bites can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for one month for convenient future enjoyment.