Cheesy Hash Browns Cups (Healthy Options) Recipe

Name: Cheesy Hash Browns Cups (Healthy Options)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups shredded hash browns (I use Simply Potatoes); ¼ cup butter (I use Smart Balance, but don't use Smart Balance Light); ¼ teaspoon salt; 12 lb ground Italian sausage (I use turkey sausage or Boca); ½ cup mushroom, finely chopped; ½ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped; 2 cups egg substitute (I use Better N Eggs); ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; ¼ cup wisconsin aged cheddar cheese, shredded; ¼ cup wisconsin provolone cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 400F.
2
Grease 12-cup regular muffin cup pan; (Please make sure that you don't use paper muffin cups, or the hash brown cup will get stuck to the paper) set aside.
3
In medium bowl combine hash browns, melted butter and salt; mix well.
4
Press about 1/4 cup hash brown mixture into each muffin cup lining bottom and sides.
5
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
6
Meanwhile, brown Italian sausage in 10-inch skillet; drain fat.
7
Add mushrooms and red bell pepper.
8
Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
9
Fill each baked hash brown cup equally with sausage mixture.
10
In small bowl combine Better'n Eggs and Italian seasoning; (Sometimes I use a little but of hot sauce mixed in as well)!
11
mix well.
12
Pour Better'n Eggs over sausage mixture filling each muffin cup equally.
13
Sprinkle with cheese.
14
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cup comes out clean.

346

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups shredded hash browns (I use Simply Potatoes), ¼ cup butter (I use Smart Balance, but don't use Smart Balance Light), ¼ teaspoon salt, 12 lb ground Italian sausage (I use turkey sausage or Boca), and more.

Yes, Cheesy Hash Browns Cups (Healthy Options) falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesy Hash Browns Cups (Healthy Options)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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