Sausage & Hash Brown Balls

Here’s a delicious and easy Sausage & Hash Brown Balls recipe – perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even game day appetizers!

🧆 Sausage & Hash Brown Balls Recipe

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)

• 3 cups frozen hash browns (shredded), thawed and patted dry

• 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• ½ cup cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup all-purpose flour or biscuit mix (e.g., Bisquick)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Optional: chopped chives or green onions for garnish

🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Mix Ingredients
   In a large bowl, combine:

   • Uncooked sausage

   • Hash browns (thawed and squeezed dry)

   • Cheddar cheese

   • Cream cheese

   • Flour (or biscuit mix)

   • Garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper

   Mix everything thoroughly with your hands or a sturdy spoon until evenly combined.

3. Form Balls
   Roll the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls (about the size of a golf ball). Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.

4. Bake
   Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and the sausage is fully cooked (internal temp should reach 160°F/71°C).

5. Serve
   Let them cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce — options include ranch, spicy mayo, honey mustard, or even ketchup!

🔁 Variations:

• Spicy version: Use hot sausage or add a dash of hot sauce or crushed red pepper.

• Low-carb: Skip the flour or use almond flour.

• Veggie add-ins: Minced bell pepper, jalapeño, or cooked spinach.