Description
Crispy sausage hashbrown bites deliver an irresistible breakfast fusion of hearty textures and bold flavors. Compact protein-packed morsels promise a satisfying morning kickstart that will delight morning appetites with minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground breakfast sausage, uncooked
Cheese and Dairy:
- 8 ounces (227 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (170 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
Base and Binding:
- 4 cups (454 g) shredded, frozen hash browns
- 1 1/2 cups (188 g) biscuit mix (such as Bisquick)
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend softened cream cheese with ground sausage in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring complete incorporation.
- Integrate shredded hash browns, cheddar cheese, and biscuit mix into the meat mixture, stirring until uniform consistency is achieved.
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet by lightly spraying with cooking spray to prevent potential sticking.
- Manipulate the mixture with clean hands, crafting compact spherical portions approximately 1½ inches in diameter.
- Arrange the formed bites with minimal spacing across the prepared baking surface.
- Transfer the sheet to a preheated oven calibrated at 400°F (200°C), positioning the rack in the center for optimal heat distribution.
- Roast the sausage hashbrown bites for approximately 20 minutes, rotating the tray midway to ensure even browning.
- Verify doneness by confirming a golden-brown exterior and checking that sausage is completely cooked through.
- Remove from oven and permit brief resting period to allow slight cooling and structural stabilization.
- Present warm with complementary condiments such as spicy mustard or creamy hollandaise for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize the sausage choice by using turkey, chicken, or plant-based sausage for different dietary preferences.
- Ensure the mixture is well-combined to help the bites hold their shape and prevent crumbling during baking.
- Grate cheese fresh for maximum flavor and better melting consistency in the hashbrown bites.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and easier ball formation, creating consistent cooking and presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg