These keto crispy Hash Brown & Sausage Bites are yummy, healthy & keto snack/breakfast. You can have that perfect crisp of hash-browns without those high-carb potatoes. These crunchy bites are full of protein & taste as they feature the delicious melty goodness of mozzarella, the crunch of parmesan, delicious sausage, & spices as per taste. These are in bite form, which is why you may use them as a grab-and-go item. The best of these, Hash Brown & Sausage Bites, is their quality of being storage-friendly. They will taste as same as fresh after reheating.
Let’s follow the recipe to have the best results.
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STATS:
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Time for preparation: fifteen mins
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
- Time in total: Forty mins
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Ketogenic, Low in carbs
- Serving: Makes 12 bites
- Course: Snack
- Serving size: 1 bite
EQUIPMENT:
- Muffin tin (12-count)
- Mixing bowls
- Cheese grater
- Skillet (optional for pre-cooking sausage)
- Measuring cups/spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded turnip or daikon radish
- ½ pound ground breakfast sausage
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp. coconut flour or almond flour
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: 1 tbsp. chopped chives or parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BREAKFAST SAUSAGE:
- Use any breakfast sausage as per your choice, from chicken, turkey, or pork. You may go for cooked one, but we recommend buying raw sausage & cooking by yourself at home. You may use simple or spicy one.
OPTIONAL:
- The use of herbs is not compulsory here. If you add any fresh herb of your choice, it will give a nice & different taste & aroma to your dish.
MOZZARELLA(SHREDDED):
- We are using mozzarella cheese(shredded) here. This will bind all the items & will melt nicely in the mouth. You may choose Monterey Jack, cheddar cheese, or a mix of any two cheeses if you didn’t get mozzarella.
SEASONINGS:
- Use spices as per your preference & taste. Be careful if your sausage & cheese contain salt. You may use salt, powdered garlic, black pepper, or onion powder as per your taste.
TURNIP/RADISH(DAIKON):
- Potatoes have high carb content, so turnip/radish can replace them, as they have very low carb content. If you want to have the light flavor, then go for daikon radish; otherwise, use turnip for a light spicy flavor.
EGGS:
- Use eggs that have a normal surrounding temperature & well beaten. They will hold up the mixture well.
PARMESAN CHEESE(GRATED):
- We advise you to purchase Parmesan cheese block (fresh) & shred it by yourself at home. If not possible, you may use the pre-shredded version as well. Parmesan cheese will add a crisp, salty, & umami punch to the recipe.
FLOUR(KETO):
- You may use the flour of almond/coconut to keep our dish ketogenic. They will provide structure to your dish by absorbing the moisture.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Switch the oven on & set its temperature to 400 degrees F.
- Grab a muffin tin & coat it with a thin layer of oil.
- Now, place the skillet on the flame.
- Include the sausage in it & let it cook properly.
- Strain its oil & keep it on the side of your working shelf.
- Now take radish/turnip as per your choice.
- Start grating it using the grater.
- After that, wrap the grated turnip/radish in a cheesecloth/paper towel.
- Press to remove the excess water very well.
- Now, place a bowl(large) on your working bench.
- Include powdered garlic, onion, & pepper, turnip/radish(grated), keto flour(almond/coconut), sausage(cooked), eggs and cheese in the bowl.
- Grab a spatula & mix all the items well till they combine in a proper way.
- Transfer the mixture into each muffin cup using a spoon.
- Press with that spoon to have a solid structure.
- Shift them to the oven(already heated) for around 20/25 minutes.
- Watch them from the glass & remove them from the oven till they get a golden crisp.
- Don’t remove them from their tins before six minutes.
- Garnish them using your choice of herb if you want.
TIPS:
- These bites are simple in flavor but you may include paprika, Italian seasoning, or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- If you want these bites to be extra crispy, give them a couple of minutes near the flame of the oven once they baked.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Pack them in a container(air-tight). You may enjoy them for 5 days while keeping them packed in the fridge.
FREEZER:
- Place them on a baking sheet individually. Shift the baking sheet to the freezerMove the bites to a bag( freezer-safe) after they have frozen. This is how you can enjoy them for fifty/sixty days.
REHEATING:
- Use an air fryer/oven to reheat these bites. If you want to reheat the frozen ones, just directly place them in the oven(preheated) for some extra time.
FAQs:
What should we do if we don’t have the muffin tin?
- No worries, the muffin tin only guides them with a proper shape. You can form them into the shape of patties & place them individually on the baking sheet to bake.
Do we have the choice of other veggies in this dish?
- Absolutely! You may choose any low-carb veggie like Rutabaga, zucchini, etc.
Can we make them spicy?
- The recipe above gives you the simpler version, but you may add spices(cayenne pepper, paprika, or Italian seasonings) according to your taste.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (Per 1 bite):
Calories: 180 kcal
Sodium: 320mg
Total carbs: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Net carbs: 3g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 13g
Potassium: 150mg
Calcium: 100mg
Iron: 1mg
Vitamin A: 120IU