🥔🌭 Crispy Hashbrown Sausage Bites
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or party appetizers — crispy outside, juicy inside.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~20 bites)
- 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns (thawed & squeezed dry)
- ½ lb (225g) ground breakfast sausage
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp flour (or breadcrumbs)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch salt (if sausage isn’t salty)
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2️⃣ Mix
In a large bowl, combine:
- Hash browns (very dry — this makes them crispy!)
- Sausage
- Cheese
- Egg
- Flour
- Seasonings
Mix until evenly combined.
3️⃣ Shape
Roll into small balls (about 1–1½ inches).
Place slightly spaced on baking sheet.
4️⃣ Bake
Bake 18–22 minutes until:
- Golden brown outside
- Sausage fully cooked (internal temp 160°F / 71°C)
For extra crispiness, broil 1–2 minutes at the end.
🔥 Extra Crispy Tips
- Squeeze hash browns in a clean towel to remove moisture
- Use a wire rack on baking sheet
- Spray tops lightly with cooking oil
🍳 Air Fryer Version
- 375°F (190°C)
- 10–12 minutes
- Flip halfway through
🧀 Flavor Variations
Spicy Kick
Add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
Maple Breakfast Style
Mix in 1 tbsp maple syrup.
Loaded Version
Add chopped green onions + crispy bacon bits.
🥣 Dipping Ideas
- Honey mustard
- Spicy mayo
- Maple syrup
- Ranch
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A make-ahead freezer version
- A keto/low-carb version
- A 3-ingredient super simple version
- A brunch party platter idea
What are you making them for? 😊
