Cheesy Sausage Hash Brown Bites (a popular breakfast appetizer baked in a mini muffin pan). They’re crispy outside, cheesy inside, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Cheesy Sausage Hash Brown Bites
Ingredients
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1 lb ground breakfast sausage
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2 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 eggs
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½ cup finely diced onion
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¼ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a mini muffin pan well.
2. Cook the sausage
In a skillet:
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Cook sausage until browned and fully cooked.
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Drain excess grease and let cool slightly.
3. Mix ingredients
In a large bowl combine:
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Cooked sausage
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Hash browns
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Cheddar cheese
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Cream cheese
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Eggs
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Onion
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Garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika
Mix until evenly combined.
4. Fill the muffin pan
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture into each mini muffin cup.
Press lightly so they hold together.
5. Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes until:
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golden brown
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edges crispy
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cheese melted
6. Cool slightly
Let cool 5 minutes, then remove from pan.
✅ Makes: about 24–30 bites
⏱ Total time: ~35 minutes
💡 Tips
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Use spicy breakfast sausage for extra flavor.
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Swap cheddar for pepper jack for a kick.
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Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños for more texture.
🍽️ Serving ideas
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Great for breakfast, brunch, or party appetizers.
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Serve with sour cream, ranch, or hot sauce.
If you want, I can also show you:
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The viral 4-ingredient sausage hash brown bites recipe
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A make-ahead freezer version (perfect for meal prep)
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The famous biscuit-sausage muffin version inspired by McDonald’s breakfast sandwiches.