Description
Indulge in these Loaded Hashbrown Bites, a perfect blend of crispy hashbrowns, gooey cheese, savory beef, and crispy bacon. Ideal for parties or cozy nights in, these bites are sure to impress!
Ingredients
- Frozen hashbrowns
- Lean ground beef
- Crispy bacon
- Cheddar cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika (optional)
- Chili powder (optional)
- Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Once done, chop it into small pieces and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the hashbrowns, cooked ground beef, bacon, and shredded cheese. Mix well to combine.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and any additional seasonings you prefer. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Crack in the eggs and stir until the mixture is fully combined.
- Using a tablespoon or a small scoop, form the mixture into bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Once baked, allow the Loaded Hashbrown Bites to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a serving platter. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the fillings with ingredients like jalapeños or different types of cheese. You can prepare the mixture in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.