Ingredients:
โ€“ 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed ๐ŸŒญ
โ€“ 1 package (30 oz) frozen hashbrowns ๐Ÿฅ”
โ€“ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ๐Ÿง€
โ€“ 1/2 cup finely chopped onion ๐Ÿง…
โ€“ 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional) ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1 teaspoon garlic powder ๐Ÿง„
โ€“ 1 teaspoon paprika ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ Salt and black pepper to taste ๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ Cooking spray or oil for greasing ๐Ÿซ’
Procedure:
1. Cook the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside. ๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿณ
2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or oil. ๐Ÿซ’๐ŸŒก๏ธ
3. Prepare the Hashbrowns: In a large bowl, combine the frozen hashbrowns, shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped onion, parsley (if using), garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. ๐Ÿฅ”๐Ÿง€๐Ÿง…๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿง„๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿง‚
4. Assemble the Bites: Spoon a small amount of the hashbrown mixture into each cup of the mini muffin tin. Press down gently to pack them in. Top each with a small amount of cooked sausage. ๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿฅ”
5. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the hashbrowns are crispy and golden brown. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
6. Serve: Allow the bites to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
Enjoy your ๐Ÿฅ”๐ŸŒญ Crispy Hashbrown and Sausage Bites!