Mediterranean Cheesy Sausage Hashbrown Bites

These Mediterranean Cheesy Sausage Hashbrown Bites are cheesy and flavorful. We prepare these bites with shredded potatoes, chicken sausage, mozzarella, feta cheese, garlic, red onion, parsley, oregano, and smoked paprika. These bites have approximately 315 calories and 22 g of net carbs. We make these Mediterranean Cheesy Sausage Hashbrown Bites in about 45 minutes. You can prepare these bites earlier because we refrigerate them for four days and freeze them for almost two months. You can serve these bites with tzatziki, hummus, Greek yogurt dip, Greek salad, or fresh vegetables.

STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

• Course: Breakfast, Appetizer, Snack
• Caloric Content: 315 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Prep Duration: 20 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Cook Duration: 25 minutes
• Serving size: 3 bites
• Overall yields: 6
• Overall Duration: 45 minutes

EQUIPMENTS:

• Bowl
• Skillet
• Box grater
• Muffin tin
• Spoon
• Oven

INGREDIENTS:

• 12 oz. chicken sausage
• 3 cups potatoes
• 1 cup mozzarella
• ½ cup feta cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp red onion

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN SAUSAGE:

• We use sausage to provide a savory and meaty flavor. You can use pork sausage or vegetarian sausage instead.

SHREDDED POTATOES:

• We use shredded potatoes to create the crispy hashbrown texture. Russet potatoes work best, but sweet potatoes can also be used.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

• Mozzarella provides a creamy and stretchy texture. You could utilize provolone, Monterey Jack, or cheddar as a different option.

FETA CHEESE:

• Feta delivers a salty & tarty Mediterranean flavor. You might utilize goat cheese or ricotta cheese as a further choice.

EGG:

• The egg holds every elements together & helps the bites keep their shape. A flax egg may be used as a plant-based alternative.

OLIVE OIL:

• Olive oil adds moisture and Mediterranean flavor while helping the bites become golden. You might utilize avocado oil as another choice.

GARLIC:

• Garlic delivers a savory & aromatic flavor. You can use ½ tsp garlic powder instead.

PARSLEY:

• Parsley adds freshness and herbal flavor. You can substitute fresh basil, cilantro, or dill.

BLACK PEPPER:

• Black pepper adds mild heat and enhances the other flavors. White pepper can be used instead.

OREGANO:

• Oregano gives the bites a classic Mediterranean herb flavor. Italian seasoning might be utilized as another choice.

SMOKED PAPRIKA:

• Smoked paprika provides a moderate smokiness and color. You could utilize either regular or sweet paprika as a different choice.

SALT:

• Salt balances the flavors and enhances the cheese and sausage. Reduce it if your sausage and feta are already very salty.

RED ONION:

• Red onion adds mild sweetness and a fresh savory flavor. You can use yellow onion or green onion instead.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook the sausage in a pan for almost seven minutes till completely cooked and browned.
2. Squeeze out the shredded potatoes perfectly to eliminate the extra moisture.
3. Mix the onion, potatoes, salt, sausage, black pepper, mozzarella, paprika, oregano, feta, parsley, egg, garlic, and olive oil.
4. Distribute the mixture into eighteen portions and blend into a coated muffin tin.
5. Bake at 200°Celcius for almost twenty-five minutes till crispy and golden.
6. Cool the bites for just five minutes and then serve hot.

TIPS:

• Perfectly squeeze the potatoes to prepare the bites crispier.
• Avoid filling the muffin tin too much.
• Coat the surfaces with olive oil for additional browning.
• You could include sun-dried tomatoes or spinach for additional Mediterranean flavor.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the cooled hashbrown bites in a closed box and refrigerate them for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• Store these bites in a closed bag for almost 2 months.

FAQs:

Could we utilize frozen hashbrowns?

• Yes, you can use frozen hashbrowns, defrost and squeeze them perfectly before utilizing.

May we prepare these bites without sausage?

• Yes, you can alternate the sausage with other veggies, mushrooms, or spinach.

Will we prepare these bites by air frying?

• Yes, you can air fry them at 190° C for almost twelve minutes till become crispy and golden.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATIONS:

Proteins: 17 g

Caloric Content: 315 kcal

Net carbs: 22 g

Sodium: 620 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 2 g

Fats: 19 g

Portion Size: 3 bites

Total carbs: 24 g